Nikon Digital Camera 26335 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
Reference Manual  
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Introduction  
Read This First  
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S6300 digital camera. Before using  
the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize  
yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep  
this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.  
Confirming the Package Contents  
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you  
purchased the camera.  
COOLPIX S6300  
Digital Camera  
Camera Strap  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  
EN-EL12  
(with terminal cover)  
Charging AC Adapter  
EH-69P*  
USB Cable UC-E6  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16  
ViewNX 2 Installer CD  
Warranty  
Reference Manual CD  
* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires  
a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase  
(A18).  
NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.  
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Read This First  
About This Manual  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and  
To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the  
Other Information  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used in this manual:  
Symbol  
Description  
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before  
using the camera.  
B
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using  
the camera.  
C
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;  
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”  
A/E/F  
SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this  
manual.  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the  
actual product.  
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Read This First  
Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC  
adapters, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are  
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic  
circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could  
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,  
rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Holographic seal: Identifies this  
device as an authentic Nikon product.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera 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.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in  
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.  
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
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Read This First  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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 government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the  
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage  
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and  
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international  
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe  
copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or  
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can  
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,  
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is  
the user’s responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A94). Care  
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage  
devices.  
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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 product will read them.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed  
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Do not use the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter in the  
presence of flammable gas  
Should you notice smoke or an  
unusual smell coming from the  
camera or Charging AC Adapter,  
unplug the Charging AC Adapter and  
remove the battery immediately,  
taking care to avoid burns. Continued  
operation could result in injury. After  
removing or disconnecting the power  
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection.  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or Charging AC Adapter could  
result in injury. Repairs should be  
performed only by qualified  
technicians. Should the camera or  
Charging AC Adapter break open as  
the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the battery.  
Do not remain in contact with  
the camera, battery charger,  
or AC adapter for extended  
periods while the devices are  
on or in use  
Parts of the devices become hot.  
Leaving the devices in direct contact  
with the skin for extended periods may  
result in low-temperature burns.  
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For Your Safety  
Observe caution when  
handling the battery  
The battery may leak, overheat, or  
explode if improperly handled.  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling the battery for use in  
this product:  
Before replacing the battery, turn  
the product off. If you are using the  
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter,  
be sure it is unplugged.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge  
the battery by using a camera that  
supports battery charging or by  
using a Battery Charger MH-65  
(available separately). To charge the  
battery with the camera, use either  
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
(included) or the Charge by  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the Charging AC Adapter  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Do not handle the plug or go near  
the Charging AC Adapter during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the USB cable, place it under  
heavy objects, or expose it to heat or  
flames. Should the insulation be  
damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection.  
Failure to observe these precautions  
could result in fire or electric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or Charging  
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure  
to observe this precaution could  
result in electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
computer function.  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to water.  
Replace the terminal cover before  
transporting it. Do not transport or  
store with metal objects such as  
necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the  
battery when no charge remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the battery,  
such as discoloration or deformation.  
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For Your Safety  
Use appropriate cables  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
When connecting cables to the input  
and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the  
purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with  
care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
Turn the power off when  
using inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital  
when using while in a hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves given out by  
this camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs included with this  
device should not be played back on  
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-  
ROMs on an audio CD player could  
cause hearing loss or damage the  
equipment.  
instruments of the hospital.  
3D Images  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
Do not continuously view 3D images  
recorded with this device for extended  
periods, whether on a television,  
monitor, or other display.  
Using the flash close to your subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should be  
observed if photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than  
1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.  
In the case of children whose visual  
systems are still maturing, consult a  
pediatrician or ophthalmologist prior  
to use and follow their instructions.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Prolonged viewing of 3D images may  
cause eye strain, nausea, or discomfort.  
Cease use should any of these  
symptoms occur and consult a  
physician if necessary.  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in burns or fire.  
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Notices  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Notices for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS -  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For connection to a supply not in the  
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter  
of the proper configuration for the  
power outlet if needed.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
The power supply unit is intended to  
be correctly orientated in a vertical or  
floor mount position.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio  
Frequency Interference  
Statement  
CAUTIONS  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be  
notified that any changes or  
modifications made to this device that  
are not expressly approved by Nikon  
Corporation may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
Interface Cables  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
Use the interface cables sold or  
provided by Nikon for your equipment.  
Using other interface cables may  
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of  
the FCC rules.  
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Notices  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
Notices for customers in Europe  
CAUTIONS  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE.  
Handling the cord on this product will  
expose you to lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be  
collected separately.  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an  
Notice for customers in Canada  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
this symbol or not, are designated  
for separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
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Parts of the Camera and  
Basic Operations  
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic  
camera features.  
Parts of the Camera .............................................................2  
The Camera Body ...............................................................................................................2  
Controls Used in Shooting Mode .................................................................................4  
Controls Used in Playback Mode..................................................................................5  
The Monitor..........................................................................................................................6  
Basic Operations..................................................................9  
Using the Rotary Multi Selector.................................................................................. 10  
Using Menus (the d Button) .................................................................................. 11  
Attaching the Camera Strap........................................................................................ 13  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of  
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations  
Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
1
2 3  
4
5
6
7
11  
10  
9
8
Lens cover closed  
1
Shutter-release button....................4, 5, 30  
5
6
7
8
9
Microphone (stereo)...........................79, 88  
Flash......................................................................62  
Lens  
Zoom control........................................4, 5, 29  
f: wide-angle .....................................4, 29  
g: telephoto...........................................4, 29  
h: thumbnail playback.................5, 33  
i: playback zoom...............................5, 33  
j: help ..........................................................41  
2
Lens cover  
Eyelet for camera strap..............................13  
10 HDMI connector cover..............................81  
3
Power switch/power-on lamp.............22  
11 HDMI mini connector (Type C) ............81  
Self-timer lamp ..............................................64  
AF-assist illuminator....................................95  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
15  
14  
13  
12 11  
Charge lamp....................................19, E81  
Flash lamp.........................................................62  
9
Connector cover ...................................18, 81  
1
2
3
4
5
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover....................16, 17  
10  
b (e movie-record) button.....4, 5, 88  
A (shooting mode) button  
..................................................................4, 5, 9, 26  
11 Battery latch.....................................................16  
12 Battery chamber............................................16  
13 Memory card slot..........................................20  
c (playback) button .........4, 5, 9, 32, 78  
Rotary multi selector  
(multi selector)...............................................10  
USB/audio/video output connector  
14  
..........................................................................18, 81  
6
k (apply selection) button..............5, 10  
15 Tripod socket  
7
l (delete) button ............. 4, 5, 34, E57  
16 Monitor ..........................................................6, 26  
17 Speaker........................................................79, 92  
d (menu) button  
....................................... 4, 5, 11, 39, 79, 91, 94  
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Parts of the Camera  
Controls Used in Shooting Mode  
Control  
Name  
Main Function  
A
Shooting  
Changes the shooting mode (displays the  
mode button shooting mode selection screen).  
Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom  
in and make the subject larger, and rotate  
to f (h) to zoom out and view a wider  
Zoom control  
area.  
Rotary multi See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for  
10,  
selector  
more information.  
11,  
39,  
91,  
d button Displays and hides the menu.  
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop  
pressing when you feel resistance): Sets  
focus and exposure.  
When pressed all the way: Releases the  
Shutter-  
release button  
shutter.  
Movie-record  
Starts and stops movie recording.  
button  
Playback  
32,  
78,  
Plays back images.  
button  
Delete button Deletes the last image that was saved.  
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Controls Used in Playback Mode  
Control  
Name  
Main Function  
A
Changes the playback mode (displays  
the playback mode selection screen).  
When the camera is off, press and hold 23,  
this button to turn the camera on in  
playback mode.  
Playback  
button  
When rotated to g (i): Magnifies the  
image.  
When rotated to f (h): Displays  
thumbnails or the calendar.  
Adjusts the volume when playing back 79, 92,  
Zoom control  
voice memos and movies.  
selector  
more information.  
Switches from image thumbnail or  
zoomed image display to full-frame  
display.  
Apply  
selection  
button  
Plays back movies.  
Displays individual images in a  
sequence when only the key picture is  
displayed for the sequence.  
Performs scroll playback of images  
captured using Easy panorama.  
11,  
79,  
d button Displays and hides the menu.  
Delete button Deletes images.  
Shooting  
mode button  
Shutter-  
release button  
Returns to shooting.  
Movie-record  
button  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Monitor  
The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback  
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.  
By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and  
when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when  
Monitor settings (A94) Photo info is set to Auto info).  
Shooting Mode  
39  
38  
10  
2
37  
2
4
5
6
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35  
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8
1
3
34  
9
33  
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29 m 0 s  
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+1.0  
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F 3.2  
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22 21 20 19  
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27 26 25 24  
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Parts of the Camera  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shooting mode ..................................... 26, 27  
Macro mode....................................................65  
Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 65  
Focus indicator ..............................................30  
AE/AF-L indicator ................................... E5  
Flash mode.......................................................62  
Battery level indicator................................22  
Vibration reduction icon..........................95  
Eye-Fi communication indicator ........96  
21 Aperture value................................................30  
22 Shutter speed..................................................30  
23 Print date ...........................................................95  
24 Focus area (auto) ..................................30, 40  
25 Focus area (for manual or center)......40  
Focus area (face detection,  
pet detection).................................40, 49, 53  
26  
Focus area  
(subject tracking mode) ...................40, 57  
27  
28 ISO sensitivity ..................................................39  
29 Exposure compensation value.............66  
30 Color options...................................................40  
31 Skin softening .................................................56  
32 White balance mode..................................39  
33 Continuous shooting mode..................39  
34 Blink proof icon..............................................56  
35 Hand-held/tripod .................................43, 45  
36 Backlighting (HDR).......................................47  
37 Self-timer indicator......................................64  
38 Smile timer........................................................56  
39 Pet portrait auto release...........................49  
10 Motion detection icon..............................95  
11 Wind noise reduction................................91  
“Date not set” indicator  
.........................................................25, 94, E92  
12  
13 Travel destination icon..............................94  
Movie options (normal speed movies)  
.................................................................................91  
14  
15 Movie options (HS movies) ....................91  
16 Image mode....................................................69  
17 Easy panorama...............................................48  
Number of exposures remaining  
(still images).....................................................22  
18  
19 Internal memory indicator......................22  
20 Movie length...................................................88  
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Parts of the Camera  
Playback Mode  
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6
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2
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1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 : 3 0  
9 9 9 9 . J P G  
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15  
16  
1
2
3
Date of recording.........................................24  
Time of recording.........................................24  
Voice memo indicator...............79, E57  
14 Easy panorama...............................................48  
15 Movie options.................................................91  
Easy panorama playback guide  
....................................................................48, E4  
Sequence playback guide.......................32  
Album icon in favorite pictures mode  
................................................................... 78, E7  
16  
4
5
Movie playback guide ...............................92  
17 Volume indicator ................. 79, 92, E57  
18 Quick retouch icon......................................79  
19 D-Lighting icon..............................................79  
20 Filter effects icon...........................................79  
21 Small picture icon.........................................79  
22 Skin softening icon......................................79  
23 3D image icon ................................................50  
Category icon in auto sort mode  
.................................................................78, E10  
6
7
8
9
List by date icon............................78, E12  
Battery level indicator................................22  
Protect icon......................................................79  
Eye-Fi communication indicator ........96  
10 Internal memory indicator......................32  
(a) Current image number/  
11  
total number of images...................32  
(b) Movie length ..........................................92  
Sequence display (when Individual  
24  
pictures is selected) ..................................80  
12 Print order icon..............................................79  
25 File number and type .......................E90  
13 Image mode....................................................69  
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Basic Operations  
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode  
The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking  
pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures.  
To switch to playback mode, press the c (playback) button.  
To switch to shooting mode, press the A (shooting mode) button.  
While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing  
the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
0 00 4 . JP G  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
4 /  
4
Auto mode  
Play  
Shooting mode selection  
menu  
Playback mode selection  
menu  
If you press the A (shooting mode) button while using shooting mode, the  
shooting mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of  
the available shooting modes (A27).  
If you press the c (playback) button while using playback mode, the playback  
mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of the  
available playback modes (A78).  
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Basic Operations  
Using the Rotary Multi Selector  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, press its upper (H), lower (I), left (J), or right  
side (K), or press the k button.  
The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred to as “the multi selector” in this manual.  
In Shooting Mode  
Rotate to select an item.*  
Displays the m (flash  
mode) menu (A62).  
Displays the o  
(exposure  
compensation) guide  
Displays the n (self-  
timer) menu (A64).  
Auto  
Applies the current  
selection.  
Displays the p (macro mode) menu (A65).  
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.  
In Playback Mode  
Selects the  
previous image,  
moves the  
Plays back movies  
1 5/05/20 1 2 1 5: 30  
0 004 . JPG  
2
displayed area  
when the image  
is magnified  
Selects the next  
image, moves the  
displayed area  
when the image is  
magnified  
4 /  
4
1
1
1
2
Previous or subsequent images can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
When displaying image thumbnails or when the image is magnified, this button switches  
the camera to full-frame display.  
When Displaying Menus  
Selects the item  
above.*  
Selects the item to  
the right,  
continues to the  
next screen  
(current selection  
is applied).  
Selects the item to  
the left, returns to  
the previous screen.  
Easy panorama  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Applies the current  
selection (next  
screen is displayed).  
Selects the item below.*  
* Items can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
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Basic Operations  
Using Menus (the d Button)  
If you press the d button while the shooting screen or playback screen is  
displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is  
displayed, you can change various settings.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
0 00 4 . JP G  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
4 /  
4
Shooting menu  
Playback menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Quick retouch  
Tabs  
Tabs  
D-Lighting  
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
A tab:  
c tab:  
Displays the settings that can be  
changed for the current shooting mode  
(A26). Depending on the current  
shooting mode, the tab icon that is  
displayed will be different.  
Displays the settings that can be  
changed for the current playback mode  
(A78). Depending on the current  
playback mode, the tab icon that is  
displayed will be different.  
D tab:  
z
tab:  
Displays movie recording settings.  
tab:  
Displays the setup menu, where you can  
change a number of general settings.  
z
Displays the setup menu, where you can  
change a number of general settings.  
C If Tabs Are Not Displayed  
If you press the d button and the screen that allows you to  
change the image mode is displayed, press the rotary multi selector  
J to display the tabs.  
Image mode  
4608×  
4608×  
3264×  
2272×  
1600×  
3456  
3456  
2448  
1704  
1200  
P
640×480  
4608  
×
2592  
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Basic Operations  
Switching Between Tabs  
Shooting menu  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Press the rotary multi  
selector J to highlight  
the tab.  
Press the rotary multi  
selector H or I to select a  
tab, and press either the k  
button or K.  
The selected menu is  
displayed.  
Selecting Menu Items  
Shooting menu  
Autofocus mode  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Single AF  
Full-time AF  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Press the rotary multi  
selector H or I to select an  
item, and then press K or  
the k button.  
Items can also be selected  
by rotating the rotary multi  
selector.  
Press H or I to select an  
item and then press the  
k button.  
When you are finished  
changing settings,  
press the d button  
to exit the menu.  
C When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages  
A guide indicating the page position is displayed.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
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Basic Operations  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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The Basics of Shooting and  
Playback  
Preparation  
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................16  
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ..................................................................................18  
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................20  
Shooting  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................22  
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26  
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................28  
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30  
Playback  
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................32  
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................34  
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback  
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
2
Insert the included EN-EL12 battery  
(rechargeable Li-ion battery).  
Battery latch  
Use the battery to push the orange battery  
latch in the direction indicated by the  
arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2).  
When the battery is inserted correctly, the  
battery latch will lock the battery in place.  
B Inserting the Battery Correctly  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure  
to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the  
Battery” (A18) for more information.  
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Preparation 1 Insert the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp  
and the monitor have turned off before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch up in  
the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can  
then be removed by hand (2). Do not pull it at an angle.  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
B Notes About the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and in “The Battery” (F3) before  
use.  
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery  
1
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.  
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug  
adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug  
adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are  
connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could  
damage the product.  
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or  
region in which the camera was purchased.  
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached  
in Argentina and Korea.  
2
Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the  
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.  
Keep the camera turned off.  
Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,  
and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.  
Charge lamp  
Electrical outlet  
USB Cable UC-E6 (included)  
The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.  
About 3 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.  
When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.  
See “The Charge Lamp” (A19) for more information.  
3
Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter,  
the camera cannot be turned on.  
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery  
The Charge Lamp  
Status  
Description  
Flashes slowly  
(green)  
The battery is charging.  
The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge  
lamp stops flashing green and turns off.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the  
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F  
to 95°F).  
Flashes quickly  
(green)  
The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected,  
or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable  
or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it  
again, or change the battery.  
B Notes About the Charging AC Adapter  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P on page vii and in  
C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger  
You can also charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 by connecting the camera to a  
computer (A81, E80).  
You can use the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; E91) to charge the EN-EL12  
without using the camera.  
C Notes About an AC Power Source  
You can use the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; E91) to supply power to the camera  
from an electrical outlet for taking pictures and playing back images.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-62F.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card  
1
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are off and open the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the  
cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Memory card slot  
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into  
place.  
B Inserting the Memory Card  
Correctly  
Inserting the memory card upside down or  
backwards could damage the camera and the  
memory card. Be sure to check that the memory  
card is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera.  
All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.  
If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to a computer  
before formatting.  
To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select  
Format card in the setup menu (A94).  
B Notes About Memory Cards  
See “Memory Cards” (F4) and the documentation included with your memory card for more  
information.  
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card  
Removing Memory Cards  
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp  
and the monitor have turned off before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to  
partially eject the card, and then remove the card (2). Do  
not pull it at an angle.  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe  
caution when removing the battery or memory card.  
Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved in either the camera’s  
internal memory (approximately 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the camera’s  
internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved  
for use in this camera.  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for  
recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating,  
movie recording may stop unexpectedly.  
SD memory  
SDXC memory  
2
SDHC memory card  
3
card  
card  
1
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
64 GB  
1
1
2 GB  
2 GB  
64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
48 GB, 64 GB  
64 GB, 128 GB  
1
2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the  
device supports 2 GB cards.  
SDHC compliant.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure  
that the device supports SDHC.  
SDXC compliant.  
3
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure  
that the device supports SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera  
performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
If you are turning the camera on for the first time  
The lens extends and the monitor turns on.  
2
Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures  
remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
Number of exposures  
remaining  
Battery level indicator  
Display  
Description  
b
B
N
The battery level is high.  
The battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the  
battery.  
The camera cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a  
fully charged battery.  
Battery exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.  
C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be  
saved in the internal memory (approximately 25 MB).  
The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in  
the internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality  
and image size (determined by the image mode setting; A70).  
The number of remaining exposures shown in the illustrations in this manual is for  
example purposes only.  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then  
the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns  
on).  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the  
power-on lamp and the display turn off.  
To turn the camera on in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback)  
button. The lens will not extend.  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby  
mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another  
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.  
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following  
operations:  
Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)  
button, or b (e movie-record) button  
Flashes  
No operations  
performed  
No operations  
performed  
2
9m 0s  
1 4 0  
3 min  
1
Camera enters  
standby mode.  
Camera turns off.  
The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off  
setting in the setup menu (A94).  
By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting  
mode or playback mode.  
If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62F, the camera enters standby mode after  
30 minutes (fixed).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On  
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time  
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and  
the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.  
1
2
3
4
5
Press the multi selector H or I  
to select the desired language  
and press the k button.  
Language  
Cancel  
Multi selector  
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Time zone and date  
Choose time zone and  
set date and time?  
Yes  
No  
Cancel  
Press J or K to select your home  
time zone and press the k  
button.  
London  
Casablanca  
information about daylight saving time.  
Back  
Press H or I to select the date format and  
press the k button or K.  
Date format  
Year  
Month  
Day Month  
/Month/Day  
/
Day  
/
Year  
/
/
Year  
Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,  
and press the k button.  
Date and time  
D
M
Y
Select a field: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y,  
hour, and minute).  
Edit the value: Rotate the multi selector, or press H or  
I.  
Confirm the setting: Select the minute field and press  
the k button or K.  
0 1  
0 1  
2 0 1 2  
0 0  
0 0  
Edit  
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6
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Date and time  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
When settings are finished, the lens extends and the  
camera switches to shooting mode.  
OK?  
Yes  
No  
Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi  
selector H to enable the daylight saving time function  
while setting the region in step 3. When the daylight  
saving time function is enabled, W is displayed at the  
top of the monitor.  
London  
Casablanca  
Back  
Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.  
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting  
You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the  
z setup menu (A94).  
You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting Time zone and date and then  
Time zone in the z setup menu. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when  
disabled, the clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time  
difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated  
and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.  
If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.  
Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A94).  
C The Clock Battery  
The camera’s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main  
battery.  
The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the  
camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power  
after about ten hours of charging.  
If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed  
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 2 (A24) of “Setting the  
Display Language, Date, and Time” for more information.  
C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images  
Set the date and time before shooting.  
You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print  
date in the setup menu (A94).  
If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the  
ViewNX 2 software (A82).  
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode  
1
Press the A button.  
The shooting mode selection menu, which  
allows you to select the desired shooting  
mode, is displayed.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I  
to select a shooting mode.  
Auto mode  
A (auto) mode is used in this example.  
Select A Auto mode.  
Multi selector  
3
Press the k button.  
The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the A  
icon is displayed.  
information about the shooting mode screen.  
The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera  
is turned off.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode  
Available Shooting Modes  
A
Auto mode  
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39)  
to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.  
x
Scene mode  
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using  
scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode  
when you frame a picture, making it even easier to take pictures using settings that  
suit the scene.  
To select a scene, first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press  
the multi selector K. Select the desired scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and  
then press the k button.  
D
Special effects  
Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Six different effects are available.  
To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then press the  
multi selector K. Select the desired effect by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then  
press the k button.  
F
s
Smart portrait  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically  
without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can also use the skin  
softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
Subject tracking  
Ideal for focusing on moving subjects.  
C Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode  
The multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used to set the corresponding  
Press the d button to display the menu for the selected shooting mode. See “Shooting  
Features” (A37) for information about the settings available in the menu for the current shooting  
mode.  
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Step 3 Frame a Picture  
1
Hold the camera steady.  
Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects  
away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator,  
microphone, and speaker.  
When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn  
the camera so that the flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face is  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default  
setting).  
2 9m 0s  
Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera  
detects more than one face, the face closest to the  
camera is framed by a double border and the others by  
single borders.  
1 1 4 0  
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces are detected, the focus area is  
not displayed. Position the main subject near the center of the frame.  
C When Using a Tripod  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.  
- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A63) is set to W (off)  
- When using the telephoto setting  
Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A94) when using a tripod to stabilize the  
camera during shooting.  
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Step 3 Frame a Picture  
Using the Zoom  
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom  
control to g (telephoto).  
To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom  
control to f (wide-angle).  
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to  
the maximum wide-angle position.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the  
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.  
Optical Digital  
zoom zoom  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating  
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom.  
Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum  
magnification of the optical zoom.  
Maximum optical zoom  
Digital zoom enabled  
When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the  
center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify  
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A69) and  
digital zoom magnification.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images.  
When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator  
turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.  
The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom  
position at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.  
Small image size  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option in the setup menu (A94).  
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway,  
i.e., press the button slightly until you feel  
resistance.  
When you press the shutter-release button  
halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure  
(shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and  
exposure remain locked while the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway.  
When a face is detected:  
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double  
border. When the subject is in focus, the double border  
glows green.  
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F 3.2  
Shutter  
speed  
Aperture  
value  
When a face is not detected:  
The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically  
selects the focus areas containing the subject closest  
to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus  
areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) glow green.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
Shutter  
speed  
Aperture  
value  
When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of  
the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the  
focus indicator (A6) glows green.  
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator  
may flash red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the  
composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The shutter is released and the image will be saved to  
the memory card or internal memory.  
If you press the shutter-release button with too much  
force, the camera may shake, causing images to be  
blurred. Press the button gently.  
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot  
B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus  
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject  
makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is  
standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped  
windows, etc.)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several  
times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual  
desired subject, and use focus lock (A76).  
B Notes About Face Detection  
C When the Subject Is Close to the Camera  
If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A65) or the Close-up scene mode  
(A45).  
C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A95) may light when the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway, and the flash (A62) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way down.  
C To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot  
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without  
first pressing it halfway.  
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Step 5 Play Back Images  
1
Press the c (playback) button.  
When you switch from shooting mode  
to playback mode, the last image saved  
will be displayed full-frame.  
c (playback)  
button  
2
Use the multi selector to select an image to  
display.  
Display the previous image  
Display the previous image: H or J  
Display the subsequent image: I or K  
You can also scroll through images by rotating the  
multi selector.  
Display the next image  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
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Current image number/  
4 /  
4
total number of images  
Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s  
internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number/total number of  
images display.  
To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the shutter-release button, or the  
b (e movie-record) button.  
C Viewing Images  
Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or  
internal memory.  
When images in which the face of a person (A73) or a pet (A49) was detected at the time of  
shooting are displayed in full-frame playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the  
detected face, the images may be automatically rotated for playback display (except images  
captured in a series).  
You can change the orientation of an image using Rotate image in the playback menu (A79).  
Each series of images captured using continuous shooting is saved in a sequence, and by default,  
only the first image in the sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent them (A80). Press the  
k button to display them as individual images. Press H to return to the key picture only display.  
C More Information  
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Step 5 Play Back Images  
Changing How Images Are Displayed  
When using playback mode, you can change how images are  
displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i).  
Playback Zoom  
g
(i)  
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f
(h)  
Displayed area guide  
4 /  
4
Image is displayed full-frame.  
Image is zoomed in.  
You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and  
g (i). Images can be zoomed up to 10×.  
To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.  
If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A73) or  
pet detection (A49) function, the camera zooms in on the face detected at the  
time of shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a series). If the  
camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J,  
or K to display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there  
are no faces, adjust the magnification rate and then press H, I, J, or K.  
You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate  
file by pressing the d button (E22).  
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.  
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display  
f
(h)  
f
(h)  
1 5/05/201 2 1 5 :3 0  
0001 . J P G  
1 /  
20  
2 0 1 2 0 5  
Su  
M
Tu  
1
W
Th  
3
F
4
Sa  
5
10 11 12  
2
6
7
8
9
13 14 15 16 17 18 19  
20 21 22 23 24 25 26  
27 28 29 30 31  
3
g
g
1 /  
2 0  
(i)  
(i)  
Full-frame Display  
Image Thumbnail Display  
(4, 9, and 16 images per screen)  
Calendar Display  
You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image  
you want.  
You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom  
control to f (h) and g (i).  
Rotate the multi selector, or press H, I, J, or K to select an image and then  
press the k button to display that image full-frame.  
When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
switch to calendar display.  
While using calendar display mode, rotate the multi selector, or press H, I, J,  
or K to select a date and then press the k button to display the first image  
captured on that day.  
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images  
1
Press the l button to delete the image  
currently displayed in the monitor.  
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired deletion method and press the k  
button.  
Delete  
Current image: Only the current image is deleted.  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be  
selected and deleted. See “Operating the Erase  
Selected Images Screen” (A35) for more information.  
All images: All images are deleted.  
To exit without deleting, press the d button.  
3
Press H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Erase 1 image?  
Deleted images cannot be recovered.  
To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k  
button.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Deletion  
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer or other media  
before deleting them from the camera.  
Protected images (A79) cannot be deleted.  
B Deleting Images in a Sequence  
If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for  
sequences of images (A32), all images in the sequence, including the key picture, are deleted.  
To delete individual images in a sequence, press the k button to display them one at a time and  
press the l button.  
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode  
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.  
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images  
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
1
Press the multi selector J or K to select an  
image to be deleted, and then press H to  
Erase selected images  
display y.  
To undo the selection, press I to remove y.  
Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch back  
to full-frame playback or f (h) to display  
thumbnails.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
2
Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k  
button to confirm the selection.  
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.  
C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion  
When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode (A78), you can select  
images registered as favorites, images in a certain category, or images captured on a specific date for  
deletion.  
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Shooting Features  
This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are  
available when using each shooting mode.  
You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting  
conditions and the kind of images you want capture.  
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Smart portrait  
1 1 4 0  
Smart portrait  
Image mode  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
Blink proof  
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1 1 4 0  
29m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
Auto  
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Shooting Features  
A (Auto) Mode  
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39)  
to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A26-27)  
You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by  
pressing the d button, selecting the A tab, and then selecting AF area  
mode (A40).  
The default setting is Face priority.  
If the camera detects a face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection”  
(A73) for more information. If no faces are detected, the camera automatically  
selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the  
camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in  
green (maximum of nine areas).  
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A61): Flash mode (A62),  
self-timer (A64), macro mode (A65), and exposure compensation (A66)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Options available in the  
auto shooting menu (A39)  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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A (Auto) Mode  
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu  
When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed.  
Select A (auto) mode M d button  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select the combination of image size and image  
quality used when saving images (A69).  
Image mode  
This setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
Allows you to adjust the color tones of the image to match  
what you see with your eye. Although Auto (default setting)  
can be used in most shooting conditions, if the desired color  
tones are not achieved, adjust white balance to suit the sky  
conditions or light source.  
White balance  
When white balance is set to settings other than Auto or  
Flash, set the flash mode (A62) to W (off).  
Allows you to capture a series of images.  
When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting  
cache, or BSS is selected, images are captured while the  
shutter-release button is held all the way down.  
When Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or  
Multi-shot 16 is selected, the number of images  
determined by the setting are captured when the  
shutter-release button is pressed all the way. There is no  
need to hold the shutter-release button down.  
The default setting is Single (i.e., only one image is  
captured at a time).  
Continuous  
Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured.  
Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures  
can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by  
camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. When  
ISO sensitivity is set to Auto (default setting), the camera sets  
the ISO sensitivity automatically, and E is displayed while  
shooting when ISO sensitivity increases.  
ISO sensitivity  
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A (Auto) Mode  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to change the color tones of images at the time of  
shooting. The available settings are Standard color (default  
setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and  
Cyanotype.  
Color options  
Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus  
area that is used for autofocus; the available settings are Face  
priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, and Center.  
AF area mode  
When Single AF is selected, the camera focuses only while  
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When Full-  
Autofocus mode time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the  
shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear  
the sound of the camera focusing.  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically  
optimized for the selected scene.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*) M  
K M select a scene (A26-27)  
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. The default setting is x (scene auto  
selector).  
x
Scene auto selector b Portrait  
c Landscape  
d
Sports  
(default setting;  
(A42)  
(A42)  
A42)  
e Night portrait  
f Party/indoor  
Z Beach  
z Snow  
(A43)  
(A44)  
(A44)  
h Sunset  
i Dusk/dawn  
j Night landscape k Close-up  
(A44)  
(A44)  
(A45)  
u
Food  
l Museum  
m Fireworks show  
n
Black and white copy  
(A46)  
(A46)  
(A46)  
o Backlighting  
V Easy panorama  
O Pet portrait  
s 3D photography  
(A47)  
(A48)  
(A49)  
(A50)  
C To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene  
Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and rotate  
the zoom control (A2) to g (j) to view a description of that  
scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom control to g  
(j) again.  
Easy panorama  
Changing Scene Mode Settings  
Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o)  
can be used to set the corresponding features. See “Features That Can Be Set  
information.  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Image mode, which is the  
combination of image size and image quality (A69).  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
Characteristics of Each Scene  
x Scene auto selector  
The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode from  
the list below when the shot is framed.  
e: Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j:  
Backlighting, d: Other scenes  
When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the  
shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.  
The focus area depends on the composition of the picture. When the camera detects a  
human face, it focuses on that face (A73).  
When the camera selects h (night portrait), flash mode is fixed at fill flash with slow  
sync and red-eye reduction (when U (auto) is selected) and the camera captures one  
image at a slower shutter speed.  
When the camera selects g (night landscape), flash mode is fixed at W (off), regardless  
of the setting made, and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed.  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene  
mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A26) or select the desired scene  
mode manually.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
b Portrait  
Use this mode for portraits.  
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that  
face (A73).  
The camera softens skin tones by applying the skin  
softening function (A75).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject  
in the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
c Landscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green  
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
d Sports  
Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera  
captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see  
detailed movements in a moving subject.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way to  
capture images continuously. Up to 6 images are captured  
continuously at a rate of about 1.9 fps (when image mode is set to P).  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You  
may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each  
series.  
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image  
mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
e Night portrait  
Use this mode for evening and night portraits that include  
background scenery. The flash fires to light the portrait subject  
while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural  
balance between the main subject and background ambience.  
From the screen displayed after the e Night portrait scene  
mode is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.  
Hand-held:  
-
-
The Y icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the  
shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which will be  
combined into a single image and saved.  
-
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still  
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the  
monitor switches to the shooting screen.  
-
-
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
If the subject moves while the camera is shooting continuously, the image may be  
distorted, overlapped, or blurred.  
Tripod (default setting): Select this option when using a tripod or other means to  
stabilize the camera during shooting.  
-
-
The Z icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
Vibration reduction (A95) is automatically set to Off regardless of the setting in  
the setup menu.  
-
One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is  
pressed all the way.  
When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face (A73).  
The camera softens skin tones by applying the skin softening function (A75).  
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
f Party/indoor  
Suitable for taking pictures at parties. Captures the effects of  
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera  
steady when shooting in dark surroundings. Set Vibration  
reduction to Off in the setup menu (A94) when using a  
tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
Z Beach  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit  
expanses of water.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
z Snow  
Captures the brightness of sunlit snow.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
h Sunset  
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
i Dusk/dawn  
O
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green  
when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O. Set  
Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A94) when using a tripod to stabilize  
the camera during shooting.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
j Night landscape  
Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes.  
From the screen displayed after the j Night landscape  
scene mode is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.  
Hand-held (default setting): Select this option to produce  
shots with reduced blurring and noise even when the  
camera is hand-held.  
-
-
The Y icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
When the j icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green, press the  
shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which will be  
combined into a single image and saved.  
-
-
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still  
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the  
monitor switches to the shooting screen.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Tripod: Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera  
during shooting.  
-
-
The Z icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
Vibration reduction (A95) is automatically set to Off regardless of the setting in  
the setup menu.  
-
One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter-release button is  
pressed all the way.  
The focus area or focus indicator (A7) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
k Close-up  
Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small  
objects at close range.  
Macro mode (A65) is enabled and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can  
focus.  
You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press  
the k button, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel  
focus-area selection, then change the settings as desired.  
-
-
-
Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You  
may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
u Food  
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.  
Macro mode (A65) is enabled and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can  
focus.  
You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H and I.  
The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off.  
You can move the focus area. To move the focus area, press  
the k button, and then rotate the multi selector or press H,  
I, J, or K.  
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To change settings for any of the following functions, first  
press the k button to cancel focus-area selection, then  
change the settings as desired.  
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-
-
-
Hue  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You  
may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
l Museum  
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for  
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in  
which you do not want to use the flash.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the  
shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the  
sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).  
m Fireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the light from  
fireworks.  
Camera focuses at infinity.  
The focus indicator (A7) always glows green when the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
O: Use of a tripod is recommended when using scene modes indicated with O. Set  
Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A94) when using a tripod to stabilize  
the camera during shooting.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
n Black and white copy  
Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or  
in print.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Use together with macro mode (A65) when shooting  
subjects that are close to the camera.  
o Backlighting  
Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing  
features or details into shadow.  
From the screen displayed after the o Backlighting scene  
mode is selected, enable or disable the high dynamic range  
(HDR) function.  
When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to  
prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow.  
-
-
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, one image is captured.  
When HDR is set to On: Use when taking pictures with very  
bright and dark areas in the same frame.  
-
-
The P icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
-
When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,  
the camera shoots images continuously at high speed,  
and saves the following two images.  
-
-
A non-HDR composite image  
An HDR composite image in which the loss of details in highlights or shadows is  
minimized  
-
-
-
The second image saved is an HDR composite image. If there is only enough memory to  
save one image, an image processed by D-Lighting (A79) at the time of shooting, in  
which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved.  
Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera still until a still  
image is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor  
switches to the shooting screen.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
V Easy panorama  
Allows you to take a panorama picture viewable on the camera simply by moving the  
camera in the desired direction.  
From the screen displayed after the V Easy panorama scene mode is selected, select  
the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button,  
and then slowly pan the camera horizontally. Shooting automatically ends when the  
camera captures the specified shooting range.  
The camera focuses at the center of the frame when shooting starts.  
The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle.  
If you press the k button when a panorama captured using easy panorama is displayed  
in full-frame playback mode, the panorama is displayed so that the short edge of the  
panorama fits on the monitor, and the image scrolls automatically.  
B Notes About Printing Panoramas  
When printing panoramas, the entire image may not be able to be printed depending on the  
printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer.  
See the documentation provided with the printer or consult the digital photo lab for details.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
O Pet portrait  
Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the  
camera detects the face of a dog or cat, the camera focuses on  
that face. Once the camera has focused, by default it  
automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release).  
From the screen displayed after the O Pet portrait scene  
mode is selected, select Single or Continuous.  
-
Single: Images are captured one at a time.  
-
Continuous: Three images are captured continuously when a face is focused on (at a  
rate of about 1.9 fps when image mode is P 4608×3456). While Continuous is  
selected, the F is displayed in the shooting screen.  
When the camera detects a face, a double border (focus  
area) is displayed around the face, and the double border  
glows green when the camera has focused.  
The faces of up to five pets can be detected at the same  
time. When the camera detects more than one face, the face  
displayed largest in the monitor is framed by a double  
border and the others by single borders.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
If no pet faces are detected, the shutter can be released by  
pressing the shutter-release button.  
-
If no pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the  
frame.  
-
When Continuous is selected, up to 6 images are captured continuously at a rate of  
about 1.9 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456) while the shutter-release  
button is held all the way down.  
Press the multi selector J (n) to change the auto release setting.  
-
Pet portrait auto release (default setting): The camera automatically releases the  
shutter when it focuses on the detected face. While Pet portrait auto release is  
selected, the d icon is displayed in the shooting screen.  
-
Off: The shutter is released only when the shutter-release button is pressed.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Depending on the distance of the pet from the camera, the speed of the pet’s movement,  
the direction the pet is facing, the ambient brightness of the pet’s face, etc., pet faces may  
not be detected and other subjects may be displayed with a border.  
Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:  
-
-
Five bursts have been taken.  
Internal memory or the memory card is full.  
To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector  
J (n) and change the setting again.  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
s 3D photography  
Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or  
monitor. The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional  
image.  
Images captured in this mode are saved at an image size of n (1920 × 1080).  
After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter-release button, move the camera  
horizontally to the right so that the subject is aligned with the guide on the monitor. The  
camera captures the second image automatically.  
The focus area can be moved from the center of the frame to a different position.  
To move the focus area, before taking the first picture, press the k button, and then  
rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions, first press the k button to cancel  
focus-area selection, then change the settings as desired.  
-
-
Macro mode  
Exposure compensation  
The maximum telephoto zoom position is limited to an angle of view equivalent to that of  
127 mm lens in 35mm [135] format.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be  
narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Movies cannot be recorded in 3D.  
The two captured images are saved as a 3D image (MPO file) consisting of the left and  
right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEG file.  
See “Using 3D Photography” (E5) for more information.  
B Notes About Taking 3D Pictures  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, the  
second shot may not be taken or the 3D image may not be saved.  
B Playing Back 3D Images  
3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the left eye image of a 3D  
image is displayed during playback.  
To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required. Use a 3D-compatible HDMI  
cable to connect the camera and these devices (A81) for 3D viewing.  
When connecting the camera using an HDMI cable, set TV settings in the setup menu (A94) as  
follows:  
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-
HDMI: Auto (default setting) or 1080i  
HDMI 3D output: On (default setting)  
When the camera is connected via HDMI and images are played back, it may take a while to  
display images when switching between 3D images and non-3D images. Playback zoom is not  
possible while images are played back in 3D.  
Refer to the documentation included with the TV or monitor for details on how to make the settings.  
B Caution for Viewing 3D Images  
When viewing 3D images on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you  
may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation included  
with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.  
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)  
Effects can be applied to images during shooting.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M  
K M select an effect (A26-27)  
* The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. The default setting is D (soft).  
The following six effects are available.  
Selective color  
Category  
D Soft*  
(default setting)  
Description  
Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.  
Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities  
of an old photograph.  
E Nostalgic sepia*  
F High-contrast  
monochrome  
Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.  
G High key  
Gives the entire image a bright tone.  
H Low key  
Gives the entire image a dark tone.  
I Selective color  
Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains.  
* The h HS 120 fps (640×480) setting in Movie Options (A91) cannot be used with  
this setting. If you try to use both settings at the same time, only the setting made first is  
enabled.  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
When Selective color is selected, rotate the multi  
selector or press H or I to select the desired color  
from the slider.  
To change settings for any of the following  
functions, first press the k button to cancel color  
selection, then change the settings as desired.  
Save  
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-
-
-
Flash mode (A62)  
Self-timer (A64)  
Macro mode (A65)  
Exposure compensation (A66)  
Slider  
To return to the color selection screen, press the k button again.  
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Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)  
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A61): Flash mode (A62),  
self-timer (A64), macro mode (A65), and exposure compensation (A66)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Image mode, which is the  
combination of image size and image quality (A69).  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically  
without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin  
softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode (A26-27)  
1
Without pressing the shutter-release button,  
frame the picture and wait for the subject to  
smile.  
When the camera detects a human face, a yellow  
double border (focus area) is displayed around that  
face. When the camera has focused on that face, the  
double border will turn green for a moment and focus  
is locked.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, a  
double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and  
single borders are displayed around the other faces.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the Smile  
timer (A56) feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released.  
After the camera releases the shutter, it will continue to detect faces and smiles, and  
will release the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.  
2
End shooting.  
Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop  
shooting.  
-
-
-
Turn the camera off.  
Set Smile timer (A56) to Off.  
Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.  
C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A95) is activated and the camera  
turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are  
performed.  
The camera does not detect any faces.  
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes  
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes  
quickly immediately after the shutter is released.  
C Releasing the Shutter Manually  
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the  
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A61): Flash mode (A62),  
self-timer (A64), and exposure compensation (A66)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Options available in the  
smart portrait menu (A56).  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu  
When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed.  
Select smart portrait mode M d button  
Smart portrait  
Image mode  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
Blink proof  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select the combination of image size and  
image quality used when saving images (A69). If you  
change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied  
to all shooting modes.  
Image mode  
Allows you to set the skin softening effect. The camera  
softens skin tones by applying the skin softening function  
before saving images. You can select the amount of effect  
that is applied. The default setting is Normal.  
Skin softening  
Smile timer  
When On (default setting) is selected, the camera detects  
human faces and then automatically releases the shutter  
whenever a smile is detected. Self-timer cannot be used  
with this feature.  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the  
shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots,  
one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.  
The flash cannot be used when On is selected.  
The default setting is Off.  
Blink proof  
C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
Use this mode to focus on a subject that is moving when taking pictures.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M s Subject tracking mode (  
When you register a subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area  
automatically follows the subject.  
1
Register a subject.  
When taking pictures of people:  
Face priority tracking (A59) can be used to detect  
a human face and then automatically register that  
person as the subject to be tracked.  
If the subject is not registered automatically, align the  
subject that you want to register with the white border  
in the center of the monitor and press the k button.  
End  
When taking pictures of non-human subjects:  
Align the subject that you want to register with the  
white border in the center of the monitor and press the  
k button.  
If a person visible in the frame is automatically  
registered, set Face priority tracking to Off and  
register the desired subject again.  
Start  
When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the border will glow red. Change  
the composition and try registering the subject again.  
When the subject is registered, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around that  
subject and the camera begins tracking that subject.  
To cancel subject registration, press the k button.  
If the camera cannot track the registered subject anymore, the focus area will  
disappear and the registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button to take a  
picture.  
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter  
release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will  
glow green and focus will be locked.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to  
release the shutter.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
B Notes About Subject Tracking Mode  
Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering  
the subject.  
Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings  
Features that can be set using the multi selector (A61): Flash mode (A62),  
exposure compensation (A66)  
Features that can be set by pressing the d button: Options available in the  
subject tracking menu (A59).  
Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu  
When using s subject tracking mode, the following settings can be changed.  
Select subject tracking mode M d button  
Subject tracking  
Image mode  
Autofocus mode  
Face priority tracking  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select the combination of image size and  
image quality used when saving images (A69). If you  
change the image mode setting, the new setting is  
applied to all shooting modes.  
Image mode  
Set Autofocus mode (A40) used for subject tracking  
mode.  
When Full-time AF (default setting) is selected, once a  
subject is registered for subject tracking, the camera  
continuously focuses until the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of the lens  
drive will be heard while the camera focuses.  
Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this  
mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting  
in A (auto) mode. The autofocus mode setting applied  
in subject tracking mode is saved in the camera’s  
memory even after the camera is turned off.  
Autofocus mode  
When On is selected (default setting), if the camera  
detects a person’s face, that person is automatically  
registered as the subject to be tracked, and subject  
Face priority tracking tracking begins tracking that person.  
If a person whom you do not want to track is  
automatically registered, or when shooting non-human  
subjects, select Off if a person is in the frame.  
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
B Notes About Face Priority Tracking  
Only one subject can be tracked. If the camera detects multiple faces at the same time, the face  
closest to the center of the frame is tracked.  
When the frame includes more than one face, the face detected by the camera and registered as  
the subject to be tracked depends upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
Depending on shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera, the  
face may not be detected properly. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the  
following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the camera is unable to track the registered subject, press the k button to track again, or  
set Face priority tracking to Off, frame the picture so that the subject is inside the border in the  
center of the frame, and press the k button to register the subject again.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
When shooting, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), and K (o) can be used  
to set the following features.  
X (flash mode)  
n (self-timer),  
pet portrait auto release  
o (exposure compensation)  
p (macro mode)  
Available Features  
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.  
See “Default Settings” (A67) for information about each mode’s default  
settings.  
Smart  
Portrait  
Mode  
Subject  
Tracking  
Mode  
Special  
Effects  
A (auto)  
Scene  
2
X
Flash mode (A62)  
w
w
w
w
w
w
2
Self-timer (A64)  
w
n
Pet portrait auto release  
1
p
o
Macro (A65)  
w
w
w
w
Exposure compensation  
w
w
1
2
Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A67) for more information.  
Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. See “Default Settings” (A67) for more  
information.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)  
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.  
1
Press the multi selector H (m flash mode).  
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
mode and press the k button.  
information.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button  
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
Auto  
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for  
a few seconds, regardless of the setting in Monitor  
settings (A94).  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
3
Frame the subject and take a picture.  
The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when  
you press the shutter-release button halfway.  
-
-
-
On: The flash will fire when you press the  
shutter-release button all the way down.  
Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot  
take pictures.  
Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor will turn off in order to save power while the flash is  
charging.  
C Effective Range of the Flash  
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5 to 5.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) at the  
maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.0 to 3.1 m (3 ft 4 in. to 10 ft) at the maximum  
telephoto zoom position.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Available Flash Modes  
Auto  
U
V
W
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash.  
Off  
The flash will not fire.  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark  
surroundings.  
Fill flash  
X
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and  
backlit subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.  
The flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture  
background at night or under dim lighting.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The setting varies with the shooting mode. See “Available Features” (A61) and “Default Settings”  
(A67) for more information.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).  
If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area will be processed to reduce  
red-eye before the image is saved.  
Note the following when shooting:  
More time than usual is required to save images.  
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.  
In some cases, red-eye correction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these  
cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Using the Self-timer  
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or two  
seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful when you  
want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid the effects of  
camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button. When using the  
self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the  
setup menu (  
A94) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
1
Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).  
2
Use the multi selector to select n 10s or  
n 2s and press the k button.  
n 10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions,  
such as weddings.  
n 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake.  
When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene  
mode, Y (pet portrait auto release) is displayed (A49).  
The self-timer settings n 10s and n 2s cannot be used.  
Self-timer  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the  
selection will be canceled.  
3
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
4
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds  
remaining before the shutter is released is  
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp  
flashes while the timer is counting down. About  
one second before the shutter is released, the  
lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer  
will be set to OFF.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,  
press the shutter-release button again.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Using Macro Mode  
When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.)  
from the front of the lens.  
This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small  
subjects.  
1
Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).  
2
Use the multi selector to select ON and press  
the k button.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button  
within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
Macro mode  
3
Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to  
a position where F and the zoom indicator  
glow green.  
How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom ratio.  
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green,  
the camera can focus on subjects as close as 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the  
zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, (at the position where G is displayed),  
the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.  
B Notes About Using the Flash  
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).  
C Autofocus  
When using macro mode in the A (auto) mode, you can focus without pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway by setting Autofocus mode (A40) in the shooting menu (A39) to Full-time AF.  
When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is  
turned on (except when using the Pet portrait scene mode).  
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. See “Default Settings” (A67)  
for more information.  
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall  
image brightness.  
1
Press the multi selector K (o exposure  
compensation).  
2
Use the multi selector to select a  
compensation value.  
+
0.3  
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+)  
exposure compensation.  
To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure  
compensation.  
0
.0  
Exposure compensation  
3
Press the k button to apply the  
compensation value.  
If you do not press the k button within a few seconds,  
the menu will disappear.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0  
is applied, the value is displayed with the H indicator  
in the monitor.  
+0.3  
4
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.  
To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0.  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Default Settings  
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.  
Information about scene modes can be found on the next page.  
Exposure  
compensation  
Flash  
Self-timer  
Macro  
A (auto)  
U
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
D (special effects)  
F (smart portrait)  
s (subject tracking)  
W
Off  
Off  
Off  
1
2
3
3
U
U
3
1
2
3
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.  
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.  
The setting cannot be changed.  
The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off except for the self-timer setting.  
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
Default settings for scene modes are described below.  
Exposure  
compensation  
Flash  
Self-timer  
(A64)  
Macro  
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
x (A42)  
b (A42)  
c (A42)  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0.0  
U
V
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
2
W
2
2
d
(A43)  
W
3
e (A43)  
f (A44)  
Z (A44)  
z (A44)  
h (A44)  
i (A44)  
j (A45)  
k (A45)  
V
V
4
U
U
2
W
2
W
2
W
W
2
u
(A46)  
W
2
l (A46)  
m (A46)  
n (A47)  
o (A47)  
V (A48)  
O (A49)  
s (A50)  
W
2
2
2
2
W
W
5
2
2
X/W  
2
2
2
W
2
6
W
Y
2
Off  
W
1
U (auto) and W (off) can be selected. When U (auto) is selected, the camera  
automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.  
The setting cannot be changed.  
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with red-eye  
reduction.  
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.  
Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off, and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set  
to On.  
2
3
4
5
6
Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (A49).  
B Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)  
Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode  
You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the  
combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.  
Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used  
and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image  
mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of  
images that can be saved is reduced.  
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)  
Image mode*  
Description  
Images will be higher quality than P. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
Q 4608×3456P  
P 4608×3456  
(default setting)  
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
R 3264×2448  
r 2272×1704  
Smaller size than P, R, or r and therefore allows more images to  
be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
q 1600×1200  
O 640×480  
Suited to full-screen display on a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or  
distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are saved. The compression ratio  
is approximately 1:8.  
l 4608×2592  
* The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and  
vertically.  
Example: P 4608×3456 = approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels  
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and  
playback modes (A6, 8).  
C Notes About Image Mode  
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
The image mode cannot be selected in 3D photography or Easy panorama scene mode  
(A41).  
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C Number of Images That Can Be Saved  
The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal  
memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images  
that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image. In addition, this  
number may vary depending on the make of the memory card, even when the memory cards have  
the same specified capacity.  
Internal memory  
(approx. 25 MB)  
Memory card1  
(4 GB)  
Image mode  
Print size2 (cm/in.)  
Q 4608×3456P  
P 4608×3456  
R 3264×2448  
r 2272×1704  
q 1600×1200  
O 640×480  
2
590  
Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5  
Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8  
Approx. 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6  
Approx. 13 × 10/5.3 × 4  
Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
4
8
1140  
2230  
4560  
8610  
24100  
1470  
18  
40  
132  
5
l 4608×2592  
Approx. 39 × 22/15 × 8.5  
1
2
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures  
remaining display shows “9999”.  
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the  
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at  
the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size  
indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.  
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted  
function  
Option  
Description  
When a setting other than Single is  
selected, the flash cannot be used.  
Continuous (A39)  
Blink proof (A56)  
Smile timer (A56)  
Flash mode  
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash  
cannot be used.  
When Smile timer is used for shooting, the  
self-timer cannot be used.  
Self-timer  
Image mode is set as follows depending  
on the continuous shooting setting:  
Continuous H: 120 fps: O (image size:  
640 × 480 pixels)  
Continuous H: 60 fps: M (image size:  
1280 × 960 pixels)  
Multi-shot 16: L (image size: 2560 ×  
1920 pixels)  
Image mode  
Continuous (A39)  
When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or  
Cyanotype, the White balance setting is  
fixed at Auto.  
White balance  
Continuous  
Color options (A40)  
When using the self-timer, Continuous is  
fixed at Single.  
Self-timer (A64)  
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous  
H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, or  
Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO  
sensitivity setting is automatically  
specified according to the brightness.  
ISO sensitivity  
Print date  
Continuous (A39)  
When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous  
H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps is  
selected, date and time cannot be  
imprinted on images.  
Continuous (A39)  
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Restricted  
Option  
Description  
function  
When a setting other than Single or BSS is  
selected, Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous (A39)  
Motion detection  
When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting  
other than Auto, Motion detection is  
disabled.  
ISO sensitivity (A39)  
When a setting other than Single is  
selected, Blink warning is disabled.  
Blink warning  
Digital zoom  
Shutter sound  
Continuous (A39)  
Continuous (A39)  
Continuous (A39)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital  
zoom cannot be used.  
When a setting other than Single is  
selected, the shutter sound is disabled.  
B Notes About Digital Zoom  
Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available  
(E74).  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses in the center of the frame.  
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Using Face Detection  
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face  
detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the  
camera detects more than one face, a double border is  
displayed around the face that the camera will focus  
on, and single borders are displayed around the other  
faces.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
Number of faces that  
Shooting mode  
Focus area (double border)  
can be detected  
When AF area mode (A40) in  
A (auto) mode is set to Face  
priority.  
Up to 12 The face closest to the camera  
Scene auto selector, Portrait,  
or Night portrait scene mode  
The face closest to the center of  
the frame  
Smart portrait mode (A53)  
Up to 3  
* For more information about face detection while using subject tracking mode, see “Subject  
When using A (auto) mode, if you press the shutter-release button halfway  
while no faces are detected or while framing a shot with no faces in it, the  
camera selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest  
to the camera.  
When Scene auto selector is selected, the focus area changes depending on  
which scene the camera selects.  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in  
Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the  
camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.  
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B Notes About Face Detection  
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the  
subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the  
following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A31), the  
subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. If the camera does not  
focus, change AF area mode to Manual or Center in A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting  
(A76) by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera.  
B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection  
During playback, the camera automatically rotates images according to the orientation of the  
faces that were detected at the time of shooting (except when viewing an image captured in a  
series).  
When zooming in on an image displayed full-frame by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the  
image will be enlarged so that the face that was detected at the time of shooting is displayed in  
the center of the monitor (A33; except when viewing an image captured in a series).  
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Using Skin Softening  
When the shutter is released when using one of the following shooting modes,  
the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the  
image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.  
Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43)  
scene mode is selected.  
Smart portrait mode (A53)  
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A79).  
B Notes About Skin Softening  
It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.  
Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin  
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces. If the desired results are  
not produced, switch to another shooting mode and then try shooting again.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when shooting in Portrait or Night portrait scene  
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Focus Lock  
You can use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for  
AF area mode.  
The following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto)  
mode with AF area mode (A40) set to Center.  
1
2
3
4
Position the subject in the center of the frame.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area glows green.  
Focus and exposure are locked.  
1 /2 5 0  
F 3.2  
Continue holding down the shutter-release  
button halfway and recompose the picture.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject while the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway.  
1 /2 5 0  
F3.2  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down to take the picture.  
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Playback Features  
This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as  
some of the features available when playing back images.  
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000 4 . J PG  
Auto sort  
4 /  
4
Auto sort  
Quick retouch  
1 5/ 05/ 201 2 1 5 :3 0  
000 4 . J PG  
D-Lighting  
Skin softening  
Filter effects  
Print order  
Slide show  
Protect  
4 /  
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Playback Features  
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback  
You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to  
view.  
Available Playback Modes  
c
h
F
C
Play  
All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode,  
this mode is selected.  
Favorite pictures  
Play back images added to an album. You must add images to an album before you  
can select this mode (A80).  
Auto sort  
Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and  
movies.  
List by date  
Images captured on the selected date are played back.  
Switching Between Playback Modes  
1
When viewing images in full-frame playback  
mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the  
c button.  
The playback mode selection menu is displayed, from  
which you can select one of the available playback  
modes.  
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
mode and press the k button.  
If you select Play, the playback screen is displayed.  
Auto sort  
When an option other than Play is selected, the album,  
category, or shooting date selection screen is displayed.  
To return to the current playback mode without  
switching playback modes, press the c button.  
3
Select an album, category, or shooting date, and press the k button.  
For h favorite pictures, see E7.  
For F auto sort, see E10.  
For C list by date, see E12.  
Repeat from step 1 to select a different album, category, or shooting date.  
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode,  
you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button.  
When using favorite pictures (h), auto sort (F), or list by date (C) mode, the  
menu for the current playback mode is displayed.  
Option  
k Quick  
retouch  
Description  
A
Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast  
and saturation have been enhanced.  
1,2  
Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and  
contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.  
1,2  
I D-Lighting  
e Skin  
softening  
When this feature is enabled, the camera detects faces in  
images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.  
1,2  
Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects  
to images. Effect types include Soft, Selective color, Cross E20  
1,2  
p Filter effects  
screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, and Painting.  
When using a printer to print images saved on the memory  
card, you can use the Print order function to select which  
images are printed, and how many copies of each image  
3,4  
a Print order  
are printed.  
Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or  
3
b Slide show  
on a memory card in an automatic slide show.  
3
d Protect  
Protects selected images from accidental deletion.  
Specifies the orientation in which saved images are  
displayed during playback.  
2,4  
f Rotate image  
Creates a small copy of the current image. This feature is  
useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-  
mail attachments.  
1,2  
g Small picture  
Allows you to use the camera’s microphone to record voice  
memos and attach them to images. You can also play back E57  
2
E Voice memo  
and delete voice memos.  
Allows you to copy images between the internal memory  
and a memory card.  
5
h Copy  
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Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture  
for a sequence of images captured continuously or to  
display the sequence as individual images.  
C Sequence  
display options  
Allows you to change the key picture for images captured in  
sequence (sequence of images; A32).  
When making this setting, first select an image from the  
sequence you want to change before pressing the d  
button.  
N Choose key  
picture  
h Favorite  
pictures  
Allows you to add images to an album.  
This option is not displayed in favorite pictures mode.  
h Remove from  
favorites  
Allows you to remove images from an album.  
This option is displayed only in favorite pictures mode.  
1
2
Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certain restrictions apply (E16, E17). For  
example, images captured at an Image mode (A69) setting of l 4608×2592 or images  
captured with Easy panorama (A48) or 3D photography (A50) cannot be edited,  
and the same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times.  
This function is not available when only the key pictures are displayed for sequences of  
images. To use this function, press the k button to display the images in a sequence  
individually.  
3
4
5
When using list by date mode, press the d button from the list of dates screen (E12)  
to apply the same function to all images captured on the selected date.  
This function is not available for images captured in 3D photography scene mode  
(A41).  
This function is not displayed when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by  
date mode.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer  
You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the  
camera to a TV, computer, or printer.  
Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining  
battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the  
connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation  
included with the device in addition to this document.  
HDMI mini connector  
(Type C)  
USB/audio/video  
output connector  
How to open the  
connector cover.  
Insert the plug  
straight.  
How to open the HDMI  
connector cover.  
Viewing images on a TV  
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.  
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 to the TV’s input jacks. Alternatively, connect  
a commercially available HDMI cable (Type C) to the TV’s HDMI input jack.  
Viewing and organizing images on a computer  
If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple  
retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images  
and movies.  
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port  
with the included USB Cable UC-E6.  
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer  
using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about  
using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a  
computer, see page 82.  
If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are  
connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect  
the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered  
devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera  
malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which  
could damage the camera or memory card.  
Printing images without using a computer  
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can  
print images without using a computer.  
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB  
port with the included USB Cable UC-E6.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view,  
edit and share images.  
Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.  
ViewNX 2™  
Your Imaging Toolbox  
Installing ViewNX 2  
An Internet connection is required.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate  
(Service Pack 1)  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate  
(Service Pack 2)  
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
1
Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the  
CD-ROM drive.  
Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
2
3
Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the  
installation window.  
If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different  
region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not  
available in the European release).  
Click Next to display the installation window.  
Start the installer.  
We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the  
installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.  
Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.  
4
5
Download the software.  
When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  
Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.  
Windows: Click Yes.  
Mac OS: Click OK.  
The following software is installed:  
ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)  
-
-
-
Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer  
ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images  
Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies  
Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama image of a landscape, etc. from a  
series of images that each capture a separate portion of the subject)  
QuickTime (Windows only)  
6
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
Transferring Images to the Computer  
1
Choose how images will be copied to the computer.  
Choose one of the following methods:  
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is  
inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB  
Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on.  
To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the  
memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.  
SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be  
inserted directly in the slot.  
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party  
suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.  
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.  
When using Windows 7  
If the dialog shown at right is displayed,  
follow the steps below to select  
Nikon Transfer 2.  
1 Under Import pictures and videos,  
click Change program. A program  
selection dialog will be displayed; select  
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2  
and click OK.  
2 Double-click Import File.  
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for  
Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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2
Transfer images to the computer.  
Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the  
“Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).  
Click Start Transfer (2).  
S6300  
1
2
At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the  
computer.  
3
Terminate the connection.  
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the  
USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in  
the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the  
memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.  
Viewing Images  
Start ViewNX 2.  
Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer  
is complete.  
Consult online help for more information on  
using ViewNX 2.  
C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually  
Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.  
Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.  
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Recording and Playing Back  
Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.  
29m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
1 4 m30 s  
In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie.  
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1 0 s  
4 s  
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Recording Movies  
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.  
The settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied  
when recording movies.  
1
Display the shooting screen.  
Movie option  
The icon for the selected movie option is displayed.  
The default setting is d HD 1080pP  
(1920×1080) (A91).  
* The remaining recording time shown in the  
illustrations in this manual is for example purposes  
only.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
Maximum Movie Length*  
2
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start  
movie recording.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.  
When an option with 16:9 aspect ratio, such as d HD  
1080pP (1920×1080), is selected for Movie options,  
the monitor display changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9  
with movie recording (the area indicated on the right is  
recorded).  
If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A94) in the  
setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area  
that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before  
movie recording starts.  
1 4 m30 s  
The approximate remaining movie length is displayed. C is displayed while saving to  
the internal memory.  
Press the multi selector K to pause recording (except when p iFrame 540  
(960×540) is selected in Movie options or when HS movie recording; A91). Press  
K again to resume recording.  
Recording automatically stops about five minutes after recording is paused or when  
the maximum movie length has been recorded.  
3
Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.  
B Note on Recording Images and Saving Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an  
indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
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B Notes About Movie Recording  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (A21). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed  
Class rating are used.  
There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording  
movies, the digital zoom can magnify the image up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.  
When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.  
The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, vibration  
reduction, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.  
The following phenomena may be seen in the monitor while recording movies. These  
phenomena are saved in the recorded movies.  
- Banding may occur in images under fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or sodium-vapor lighting.  
- Subjects that move quickly from one side of the frame to the other, such as a moving train or car,  
may appear skewed.  
- The entire movie image may be skewed when the camera is panned.  
- Lighting or other bright areas may leave residual images when the camera is moved.  
Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating  
patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.)  
in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the  
layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.  
B Camera Temperature  
The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when  
the camera is used in a hot area.  
If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when  
recording movies, the camera will automatically stop recording  
after 30 seconds.  
The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording  
(B30 s) is displayed.  
Five seconds after the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.  
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.  
1 4 m30 s  
B Notes About Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A31). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting  
movie recording.  
2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended  
subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and  
then modify the composition.  
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C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
Movie options (A91)  
Memory card (4 GB)*  
35 min  
(approx. 25 MB)  
d HD 1080pP (1920×1080)  
(default setting)  
11 s  
e HD 1080p (1920×1080)  
f HD 720p (1280×720)  
p iFrame 540 (960×540)  
g VGA (640×480)  
14 s  
25 s  
7 s  
40 min  
50 min  
20 min  
56 s  
2 h 30 min  
All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length may vary depending on the make of the  
memory card, even among memory cards of the same capacity.  
* The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single  
movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer  
recording. When recording a movie, the remaining recording time that is displayed is the amount  
of recording time available for one movie.  
C Functions Available with Movie Recording  
The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting  
mode are also applied with movie recording. The tone that results from using scene mode (A41)  
or special effects mode (A51) is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of  
subjects closer to the camera can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.  
The self-timer (A64) can be used. When the b (e movie-record) button is pressed after the  
self-timer is enabled, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and starts movie  
recording after the specified two or ten seconds.  
The flash will not fire.  
Press the d button to select the D (movie) tab and adjust movie menu settings before starting  
movie recording (A91).  
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Recording Movies  
Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu)  
Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab (A11)  
The following settings can be changed.  
Movie  
Movie options  
Open with HS footage  
Autofocus mode  
Wind noise reduction  
Option  
Description  
A
Select the movie type.  
Select either normal speed movies or HS (high speed)  
movies, which enable slow motion or fast motion  
playback.  
Movie options  
To record HS movies, select an HS movie option.  
When you select an HS movie option in Movie options,  
choose from On (default setting) or Off to determine  
whether or not the camera records HS movies when  
movie recording starts.  
Open with HS  
footage  
When Off is selected, the camera records a normal  
speed movie when recording starts.  
Press the k button to switch back and forth between  
HS movie recording and normal speed movie  
recording.  
When A Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus  
is locked when movie recording begins. When B  
Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses  
continuously while recording.  
When B Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the  
camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies. If you  
want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from  
being recorded, select A Single AF.  
Autofocus mode  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie  
options, the setting is fixed at A Single AF.  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie  
recording.  
Wind noise reduction  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie  
options, the setting is fixed at k Off.  
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Playing Back Movies  
Press the c button to enter playback  
mode.  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
0 01 0 . MO V  
Movies are indicated by the movie  
options icon (A91).  
Movie options  
Press the k button to play back movies.  
1 0s  
Functions Available During Playback  
Paused  
Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind the  
movie.  
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the  
monitor.  
Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The  
4 s  
operations described below are available.  
During  
playback  
Volume  
indicator  
Function Icon  
Description  
Rewind  
Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.*  
Hold down the k button to advance the movie.*  
Press the k button to pause playback.  
A
B
Advance  
The following operations can be performed while playback is paused  
using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor.  
Press the k button to rewind the movie one frame. Hold down  
the k button for continuous rewinding.*  
C
Press the k button to advance the movie one frame. Hold  
down the k button for continuous advancing.*  
Pause  
End  
E
G
D
Press the k button to resume playback.  
F
I
Press the k button to display the movie edit screen, which  
allows you to cut out unwanted portions of a movie and save  
the desired portion.  
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.  
* The movie can also be advanced or rewound by rotating the multi selector.  
Adjusting volume  
Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A2) during playback.  
Deleting movies  
To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A32) or  
thumbnail playback mode (A33) and press the l button (A34).  
B Notes About Playing Back Movies  
The COOLPIX S6300 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.  
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General Camera Setup  
This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup  
menu.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
29m 0s  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
1 1 4 0  
See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A11) for information about using the  
camera’s menus.  
For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the  
Reference Section (E65).  
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General Camera Setup  
The Setup Menu  
Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A11)  
The following settings can be changed in the setup  
menu by selecting the z tab.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome  
screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to  
Welcome screen  
display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to use E65  
a picture taken with the camera as the welcome screen.  
The welcome screen is not displayed by default.  
Allows you to set settings related to the camera’s date and  
time. The Time zone setting allows you to specify the  
time zone where the camera is mainly used and whether  
or not daylight saving time is in effect. When the travel  
destination (x) is selected, the camera automatically  
Time zone and date  
calculates the time difference between the travel  
destination and the home time zone (w), and saves  
images using the date and time of the travel destination.  
Allows you to adjust settings related to the monitor.  
Photo info allows you to select the kind of information  
that is displayed during shooting mode and playback  
mode. If you select Framing grid+auto info, a grid is  
displayed when shooting to help you frame the shot.  
The Image review setting allows you to determine  
whether or not the captured image is displayed  
immediately after shooting.  
Monitor settings  
Brightness allows you to adjust the brightness of the  
monitor.  
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The Setup Menu  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on  
images at the time of shooting. The default setting is Off.  
The shooting date and time cannot be imprinted on  
images in the following situations:  
-
When using Night portrait (when Hand-held is  
selected), Night landscape (when Hand-held is  
selected), Easy panorama, or 3D photography  
scene mode  
Print date  
-
-
When the continuous shooting setting (A39) is set  
to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, or  
Continuous H: 60 fps.  
When shooting movies  
Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake  
when shooting. The default setting is On.  
Vibration reduction  
Motion detection  
When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during  
shooting, set this feature to Off to prevent this feature  
from malfunctioning.  
When set to Auto (default setting), if the camera detects  
camera shake or subject movement at the time of  
shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and  
shutter speed to reduce blurring. The r indicator glows  
green when the camera detects camera shake and  
increases shutter speed.  
When using certain shooting modes or settings, motion  
is not detected. In these cases the r indicator is not  
displayed.  
When set to Auto (default setting), the AF-assist  
illuminator (A2) lights when shooting in dark  
surroundings to help the camera focus.  
The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in.) at  
the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 E74  
AF assist  
ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Even if Auto is selected, the AF-assist illuminator may  
not light depending on the position of the focus area or  
the scene mode that is selected.  
When set to On (default setting), if you rotate the zoom  
control to g (i) when the camera is already zoomed in to  
the maximum optical zoom position, the digital zoom is  
activated (A29).  
Digital zoom  
Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off.  
Sound settings  
Auto off  
Camera operation sounds are disabled when using  
certain modes, such as the Pet portrait scene mode.  
Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before  
the monitor turns off to save power. The default setting is  
1 min.  
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The Setup Menu  
Option  
Description  
A
Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a  
memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a  
memory card is inserted).  
Format memory/  
Format card  
All data stored in the internal memory or on the  
memory card is deleted during formatting and  
cannot be restored. Be sure to save important images  
by transferring them to a computer before formatting.  
Language  
TV settings  
Allows you to change the camera’s display language.  
Set these settings to match your TV. You can select the  
video output mode (NTSC or PAL) and adjust HDMI  
output settings.  
When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the  
camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer  
(provided that the computer is able to supply power).  
When charging by computer, it may take more time to  
charge the battery than when using the Charging AC  
Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by  
computer and transferring images to the computer, it  
takes more time to charge the battery.  
Charge by computer  
Immediately after taking a picture using face detection  
(A73) (except when using smart portrait mode), if the  
camera detects a subject with closed eyes, the camera  
displays the message Did someone blink?, allowing you  
to check the image. The default setting is Off.  
Blink warning  
Eye-Fi upload  
Filmstrip  
Set whether or not to enable the function for sending  
images to a computer using a commercially available  
Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable.  
When On is selected, thumbnails of previous and  
subsequent images are displayed at the bottom of the  
monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while E85  
viewing an image in full-frame display (A32). The default  
setting is Off.  
Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default  
values.  
Reset all  
Certain settings such as Time zone and date and  
Language are not reset.  
Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
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E
Reference Section  
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the  
camera.  
Shooting  
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback).............................................. E2  
Using 3D Photography............................................................................................. E5  
Playback  
Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E7  
Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................................E10  
List by Date Mode ....................................................................................................E12  
Editing Still Images ..................................................................................................E16  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................................E25  
Movies  
Editing Movies...........................................................................................................E34  
Menu  
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode).......................................................E36  
The Smart Portrait Menu........................................................................................E46  
The Subject Tracking Menu ..................................................................................E48  
The Playback Menu..................................................................................................E49  
The Movie Menu .......................................................................................................E62  
The Setup Menu........................................................................................................E65  
Additional Information  
File and Folder Names ............................................................................................E90  
Optional Accessories...............................................................................................E91  
Error Messages ..........................................................................................................E92  
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)  
Shooting with Easy Panorama  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*)  
M K M V (easy panorama)  
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. The default setting is x (scene auto  
selector).  
1
Choose Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the  
shooting range and press the button.  
Easy panorama  
k
-
-
-
When the camera is readied in the horizontal position,  
the image size (width × height) is as follows.  
Normal (180°)  
Wide (360°)  
Normal (180°): 3200 × 560 when moved horizontally,  
1024 × 3200 when moved vertically  
Wide (360°): 6400 × 560 when moved horizontally,  
1024 × 6400 when moved vertically  
When the camera is readied in the vertical position, the direction and the width and  
height are switched.  
2
Frame the first edge of the panorama scene,  
and then press the shutter-release button  
halfway to focus.  
The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide-angle  
position.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
A grid is displayed in the monitor.  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the  
frame.  
Exposure compensation (A66) can be set.  
If the focus and exposure are not correct, try using focus lock (A76).  
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way,  
and then remove your finger from the  
shutter-release button.  
I is displayed to indicate the direction of camera  
movement.  
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)  
4
Move the camera slowly and straight in one of  
the four directions, and begin shooting.  
When the camera detects which direction it is moving  
in, shooting begins.  
A guide indicating the current shooting position is  
displayed.  
When the shooting position guide reaches the edge,  
shooting ends.  
Guide  
Example of camera movement  
The operator, without shifting position, moves the camera horizontally or  
vertically in an arc so that the guide travels from one edge to the other.  
Shooting stops if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds  
(when Normal (180°) is selected) or within about 30 seconds (when Wide  
(360°) is selected) after shooting starts.  
B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting  
The range of the image seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at  
the time of shooting.  
If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much, or if the subject is too uniform (e.g. walls or  
darkness), an error may occur.  
If shooting is stopped before the camera reaches the half-way point in the panorama range, a  
panorama image is not saved.  
If more than half of the panorama range is captured but shooting ends before reaching the edge  
of the range, the range not captured is recorded and displayed in gray.  
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)  
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama  
Switch to playback mode (A32), display an image  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5:3 0  
0 00 4 . JP G  
captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback  
mode, and then press the k button to display the  
short edge of the image using the entire monitor and  
automatically move (scroll) the displayed area.  
4 /  
4
The image scrolls in the direction that was used  
when shooting.  
Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind.  
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the  
monitor during playback. Press the multi selector J or  
K to choose a control, and then press the k button to  
perform the following operations.  
Function  
Rewind  
Icon  
A
B
Description  
Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickly.*  
Advance  
Pause  
End  
Hold down the k button to scroll forward quickly.*  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monitor.  
C
D
F
Hold down the k button to rewind.*  
Hold down the k button to scroll.*  
Resume automatic scrolling.  
E
G
Switch to full-frame playback mode.  
* Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector.  
B Notes About Easy Panorama Scroll Playback  
The COOLPIX S6300 may not be able to scroll the playback of, or zoom in on, easy panorama images  
captured with another make or model of digital camera.  
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Using 3D Photography  
The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional  
image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (second icon from the top*)  
M K M s (3D photography)  
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. The default setting is x (scene auto  
selector).  
1
Frame the subject.  
The focus area can be moved from the center of the  
frame to a different position. To move the focus area,  
before taking the first picture, press the k button, and  
then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.  
To change settings for any of the following functions,  
first press the k button to cancel focus-area selection,  
then change the settings as desired.  
2 9m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
-
-
Macro mode  
Exposure compensation  
2
3
Press the shutter-release button to take the  
first picture.  
The focus, exposure, and white balance are locked after  
the first shot, and R is displayed on the  
monitor.  
Move the camera horizontally to the right  
until the translucent guide is aligned with the  
subject.  
To cancel shooting, press the k button.  
Cancel  
4
Wait for the camera to automatically take the second picture.  
The camera automatically captures the second image when it detects that the subject  
is aligned with the guide.  
Shooting is canceled if the subject is not aligned with the guide within approximately  
ten seconds.  
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Using 3D Photography  
B Notes About 3D Photography  
Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. We recommend shooting still subjects.  
Images have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background is  
increased.  
Images may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second image is  
not aligned precisely.  
Be careful of camera shake when shooting with a high zoom ratio.  
The maximum telephoto zoom position is limited to an angle of view equivalent to that of 127  
mm lens in 35mm [135] format.  
The angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) seen in the saved image will be narrower than  
that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting.  
Images captured under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise.  
If the camera does not take the second picture and cancels the shooting even when you align the  
guide with the subject, try shooting with the shutter-release button.  
B Notes and Cautions for Viewing 3D Images  
3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. See “Playing Back 3D Images”  
(A50) for more information.  
When viewing 3D images on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor for an extended period of time, you  
may experience discomfort such as eye strain or nausea. Carefully read the documentation  
included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use.  
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Favorite Pictures Mode  
After shooting, you can add your favorite still images to albums; there are nine  
albums available. After you add images to an album, you can use favorite picture  
mode to view those images easily.  
By creating albums for certain subjects or events, you can find your favorite  
images easily.  
The same image can be added to multiple albums.  
Up to 200 images can be added to each album.  
Adding Images to Albums  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M h Favorite pictures  
Images cannot be added to albums in favorite pictures playback mode.  
1
Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to  
choose an image and press H to display y.  
Favorite pictures  
You can add y to multiple images. To remove y,  
press I.  
Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch back  
to full-frame playback or f (h) to 12-image  
thumbnail display.  
Back  
Press the k button to display the album selection screen.  
2
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
album and press the k button.  
Favorite pictures  
The selected images are added and the camera  
switches to the playback menu.  
To add the same image to multiple albums, repeat  
from step 1.  
Back  
Add  
B Notes About Favorite Pictures  
When images are added to an album, they are not moved from the folder to which they were saved  
(E90) or copied to the album. Only the file names of the images are added to the album. When  
using favorite pictures mode, images are played back by retrieving the images that correspond to  
the file names added to the albums.  
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Favorite Pictures Mode  
Playing Back Images in Albums  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures  
Use the multi selector to select an album and then  
Favorite pictures  
press the k button to play back the images that have  
been added to the selected album.  
The following operations are available from the  
album selection screen.  
Choose icon  
- d button: Changes the album icon (E9).  
- l button: Deletes all images in the selected  
album.  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode, press the d button to select a feature from the favorite pictures menu  
(A79).  
Removing Images from Albums  
Enter h Favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to  
remove M k button M d button M h Remove from favorites  
1
Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to  
choose an image and press H to display y.  
Remove from favorites  
You can add y to multiple images. To remove y,  
press I.  
Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch back  
to full-frame playback or f (h) to 12-image  
thumbnail display.  
Back  
Press the k button to display a removal confirmation screen.  
2
Select Yes and press the k button.  
To cancel removal, select No.  
B Notes About Deletion  
If an image is deleted while using favorite pictures mode, the image will not only be removed from  
the album, but the corresponding image file will also be permanently deleted from the internal  
memory or the memory card.  
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Favorite Pictures Mode  
Changing the Favorites Album Icon  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures  
1
Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button.  
2
Press J or K to select an icon color and press  
the k button.  
Choose icon  
Back  
3
Press H, I, J, or K to select an icon and  
press the k button.  
Choose icon  
The icon changes and the monitor display returns to  
the list of albums screen.  
Back  
B Notes About Album Icons  
Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card.  
To change the album icons for the internal memory, first remove the memory card from the  
camera.  
The default setting for the icon is the number icon (black).  
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Auto Sort Mode  
Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and  
movies.  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort  
Use the multi selector to select a category and then  
Portraits  
press the k button to play back the images in the  
selected category.  
The following operation is available while the  
category selection screen is displayed.  
- l button: Deletes all images in the selected  
category.  
Other scenes  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode, press the d button to select a feature from the auto sort menu  
(A79).  
Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Option  
Description  
Images captured in smart portrait mode (A53) with the smile  
timer setting set to On  
Z Smile  
Images captured in A (auto) mode (A26) with face detection  
(A73)  
Images captured in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor,  
and Backlighting* scene mode (A41)  
Images captured in smart portrait mode (A53) with the smile  
timer setting set to Off  
D
Portraits  
u
Food  
Images captured in Food scene mode (A41)  
U Landscape  
Images captured in Landscape* scene mode (A41)  
Images captured in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn,  
and Fireworks show scene mode (A41)  
V Dusk to dawn  
Images captured in A (auto) mode with macro mode (A65)  
Images captured in Close-up* scene mode (A41)  
D
Close-ups  
O Pet portrait  
D Movie  
Images captured in the Pet portrait (A49) scene mode  
Movies (A88).  
X Retouched copies  
Copies created using editing functions (E16)  
All other images that cannot be defined by the categories  
described above  
W Other scenes  
* Images captured in scene auto selector scene mode (A42) are also sorted to the  
appropriate categories.  
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Auto Sort Mode  
B Notes About Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999 images  
or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new images and movies cannot be  
sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode. You can play back images  
and movies that could not be sorted to a category by using normal playback mode (A32) or list  
by date mode (E12).  
Images and movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be  
played back in auto sort mode (E59).  
Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S6300 cannot be played back in  
auto sort mode.  
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List by Date Mode  
Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M h List by date  
Use the multi selector to select a date and then press  
List by date  
the k button to play back the images captured on the  
selected date.  
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1 0 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2  
0 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2  
3
2
The first image that was captured on the selected  
date is displayed.  
1
1 0  
The following operations are available while the  
shooting date selection screen is displayed.  
- d button: You can select one of the following functions in the list by date  
menu (A79) and apply it to all images captured on the selected date.  
print order, slide show, protect  
- l button: Deletes all images captured on the selected date.  
When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback  
mode, press the d button to select a feature from the list by date menu  
(A79).  
Calendar display (A33) cannot be used in list by date mode.  
B Notes About List by Date Mode  
Up to 29 dates can be selected. If images exist for more than 29 dates, all images saved earlier than  
most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others.  
The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode.  
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,  
2012.  
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)  
Viewing Images in a Sequence  
Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence.  
A (auto) mode (A38)  
Scene mode (A41)  
-
-
-
-
-
Continuous H  
-
-
Sports  
Continuous L  
Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected)  
Pre-shooting cache  
Continuous H: 120 fps  
Continuous H: 60 fps  
By default, only the first image of a sequence (key  
picture) is displayed to represent the images in the  
sequence in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail  
playback mode (A33).  
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When only the key picture is displayed for a  
sequence, the picture cannot be zoomed in on.  
1 /  
5
When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence,  
press the k button to display each image in a  
sequence individually.  
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0 0 0 4 . JPG  
To display the previous or next image, rotate the  
multi selector, or press J or K.  
To return to key picture only display, press the multi  
selector H.  
1 /  
5
Back  
To display images in a sequence as thumbnails, set Sequence display options  
to Individual pictures in the playback menu (E61).  
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)  
B Sequence Display Options  
Select Sequence display options (E61) in the playback menu to set all sequences to be  
displayed using their key pictures or to display them as individual images.  
Images captured continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX S6300 cannot be displayed  
as a sequence.  
C Changing Key Picture in Sequence  
A sequence’s key picture can be changed using Choose key picture (E61) in the playback menu.  
C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence  
When the d button is pressed, the following menu operations are available for the images in that  
sequence.  
Quick retouch1 (E18)  
Skin softening1 (E19)  
Print order2 (E49)  
Protect2 (E54)  
Small picture1 (E21)  
Copy2 (E59)  
D-Lighting1 (E18)  
Filter effects1 (E20)  
Slide show (E53)  
Rotate image1 (E56)  
Voice memo1 (E57)  
Sequence display options (E61)  
Favorite pictures2 (E7)  
Choose key picture (E61)  
1
This operation is not available when only a key picture is displayed. Display the images in the  
sequence individually and then press the d button.  
2
If the d button is pressed when only a key picture displayed, the same settings can be applied  
to all images in that sequence. Press the d button after displaying individual images to apply  
settings to each displayed image.  
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)  
Deleting Images in a Sequence  
If Sequence display options  
only, images to be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting  
the deletion method, press the button.  
If only key pictures are displayed for sequences when the l button is pressed:  
(E61) in the playback menu is set to Key picture  
l
- Current image: When a key picture is selected, all images in that sequence  
are deleted.  
- Erase selected images: When a key picture is selected in the erase selected  
images screen (A35), all pictures in the sequence  
are deleted.  
- All images: All images are deleted, including the sequence represented by the  
currently displayed key picture.  
If the k button has been pressed and each individual image in the sequence is  
displayed before pressing the l button:  
Deletion methods change as follows.  
- Erase current picture: The image currently displayed is deleted.  
- Erase selected images: When multiple images in the sequence are selected  
in the erase selected images screen (A35), the  
selected images are deleted.  
- Erase entire sequence: All images in the sequence, including the image  
currently displayed, are deleted.  
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Editing Still Images  
Editing Features  
Use the COOLPIX S6300 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files  
(E90). The editing functions described below are available.  
Editing function  
Description  
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation  
have been enhanced.  
Quick retouch (E18)  
Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.  
D-Lighting (E18)  
Skin softening (E19)  
Make facial skin tones softer.  
Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to  
images. Effect types include Soft, Selective color, Cross  
screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, and Painting.  
Filter effects (E20)  
Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture (E21)  
Crop a portion of the image. Use to zoom in on a subject or  
arrange a composition.  
Crop (E22)  
B Notes About Image Editing  
Images captured at an Image mode (A69) setting of l 4608×2592 cannot be edited.  
The editing functions of COOLPIX S6300 cannot be used for images captured with another make  
or model of digital camera.  
Images captured using Easy panorama (A48) or 3D photography (A50) cannot be edited.  
If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function (E19).  
Edited copies created with COOLPIX S6300 may not be displayed properly on another make or  
model of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another  
make or model of digital camera.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
To edit an individual image in a sequence of images (E13) when only the key picture is  
displayed, perform one of the procedures described below:  
- Press the k button to display a sequence of images as individual images and select an image in  
the sequence.  
- Set Sequence display options (E61) in the playback menu to Individual pictures to  
display them as individual images and select an image.  
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Editing Still Images  
C Restrictions on Image Editing  
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following  
restrictions.  
Editing function used  
Editing functions to use  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Filter effects  
The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be used.  
The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be  
used together.  
The quick retouch, D-Lighting, filter effects, small picture, or crop  
function can be used.  
Skin softening  
Small picture  
Crop  
Another editing function cannot be used.  
Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to  
create them.  
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small  
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.  
You can apply skin softening to images that were captured using skin softening (E46).  
C Original and Edited Images  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The  
original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.  
Print order (E49) and protect settings (E54) do not remain effective in edited copies.  
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Editing Still Images  
k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
k Quick retouch  
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
Quick retouch  
amount of effect applied and press the k button.  
The original version is displayed on the left and the edited  
version is displayed on the right.  
To exit without saving the copy, press J.  
Normal  
Amount  
Copies created with the quick retouch function are  
indicated by the s icon displayed during playback.  
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
I D-Lighting  
Use the multi selector to select OK and press the  
D-Lighting  
k button.  
The original version is displayed on the left and the edited  
version is displayed on the right.  
OK  
Cancel  
Copies created with the D-Lighting function are indicated  
by the c icon displayed during playback.  
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4
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Editing Still Images  
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
e Skin softening  
1
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
degree of softening and press the k button.  
Skin softening  
The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to  
which skin softening was applied enlarged at the  
center of the monitor.  
Normal  
Preview  
To exit without saving the copy, press J.  
Amount  
2
Check the preview of the copy.  
Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest  
to the center of the frame, are softened.  
If more than one face was softened, press J or K to  
display a different face.  
Press the d button to adjust the degree of softening.  
Back  
Save  
The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1.  
When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created.  
Copies created with the skin softening function are  
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indicated by the E icon displayed during playback.  
4 /  
4
B Notes About Skin Softening  
Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera  
may be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as  
expected.  
If no faces are detected in the image, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback  
menu.  
C More Information  
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Editing Still Images  
p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
p Filter effects  
Type  
Description  
Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the  
image. In images captured with face priority (A73) or pet detection  
(A49) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.  
Soft  
Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to  
black and white.  
Selective color  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects  
such as sunlight reflections or street lights. This effect is suitable for  
night scenes.  
Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This  
effect is well-suited for images captured in macro mode.  
Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode.  
This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage  
point with the main subject at the center of the image.  
Miniature effect  
Painting  
Give images a hand-painted appearance.  
1
Press the multi selector  
filter effect type and press the  
H
or  
I
k
to select the  
button.  
Filter effects  
Soft  
Selective color  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
Miniature effect  
Painting  
When Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, or  
Painting is selected, proceed to step 3.  
2
Adjust the effect and press the k button.  
When using Soft: Press H or I to select the range of  
the effect.  
Soft  
When using Selective color: Rotate the multi selector,  
or press H or I to select the color to be retained.  
Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen  
Normal  
without making any changes.  
Extent  
Example: Soft  
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3
Confirm the effect and press the k button.  
Preview  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, press J.  
Back  
Save  
Copies created using the filter effects function are  
indicated by the c icon displayed during playback.  
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0 00 4 . JP G  
4 /  
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g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
g Small picture  
1
Press the multi selector H or I to select the  
desired copy size and press the k button.  
Small picture  
640  
320  
160  
×
×
×
480  
240  
120  
The available sizes are 640×480, 320×240 and  
160×120.  
2
Select Yes and press the k button.  
Create small picture file?  
A new, small copy is created (compression ratio of  
approximately 1:16).  
The copy is displayed with a black frame.  
Yes  
No  
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Editing Still Images  
a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is  
displayed with playback zoom (A33) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as  
separate files.  
1
Enlarge the picture for cropping (A33).  
2
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust  
the zoom ratio.  
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the  
image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in  
the monitor.  
3
Press the d button.  
4
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press  
the k button.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
A cropped copy is created.  
Yes  
No  
C Image Size  
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.  
When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around  
the image, and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode.  
C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation  
Use the Rotate image option (E56) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape  
orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation. The image  
displayed in “tall” orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the image until the black bars  
displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is displayed in landscape  
orientation.  
C More Information  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
Connect the camera to a TV to play back images or movies on the TV. If your TV is  
equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI cable can be used to  
connect the camera to the TV.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV.  
When using the included audio/video cable  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in  
jacks on the TV.  
Yellow  
White  
Red  
When using a commercially available HDMI cable  
Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV.  
HDMI mini connector (Type C)  
to HDMI jack  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
3
Set the TV’s input to external video input.  
See the documentation provided with your TV for details.  
4
Hold down the c button to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode and images are  
displayed on the TV.  
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Notes About Connecting the HDMI Cable  
An HDMI cable is not included. Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect the camera to a  
high-definition TV. The output terminal on this camera is an HDMI mini connector (type C). When  
purchasing an HDMI cable, be sure that the device end of the cable is an HDMI mini connector.  
B Notes About Connecting the Cable  
When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not force the plug into  
the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle.  
Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector (Type C) and to the USB/audio/video output  
connector simultaneously.  
B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the TV settings (E79) under the setup menu  
conforms to the standard used by your TV.  
C Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)  
The remote control of an HDMI-CEC-compatible TV can be used to control playback.  
It can be used instead of the camera’s multi selector and zoom control to select images, start and  
pause movie playback, switch between full-screen playback mode and 4-image thumbnail display,  
etc.  
Set the HDMI device control setting (E79) of TV settings to On (default setting) and then  
connect the camera and TV using an HDMI cable.  
Aim the remote control at the TV when operating it.  
Refer to the TV’s operating instructions for information about the TV’s HDMI-CEC compatibility.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (F16) printers can connect the camera directly to  
the printer and print images without using a computer.  
Follow the procedures below to print images.  
Take pictures  
Select images for printing and  
number of copies using  
Print order option (E49)  
Connect to the printer (E26)  
Print images one at a  
Print multiple images (E28)  
time (E27)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable  
B Notes About Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S6300 can be powered from an  
electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to  
heat up or malfunction.  
C Printing Images  
Images saved on a memory card can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or  
connecting the camera directly to a printer. The following printing methods are also available:  
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory  
card using the Print order option in the playback menu (E49).  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.  
Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,  
and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.  
4
The camera is automatically turned on.  
When properly connected, the PictBridge startup  
screen ( ) will be displayed in the camera monitor,  
1
followed by the Print selection screen ( ).  
2
1
2
Print selection  
1 5 / 0 5  
2 0 1 2  
NO. 3 2  
3 2  
B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E80) in  
the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Printing Individual Images  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E26), follow the  
procedures described below to print an image.  
1
2
3
4
5
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
image and press the k button.  
Print selection  
1 5 / 0 5  
2 0 1 2  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12  
thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame  
playback.  
NO. 3 2  
3 2  
Select Copies and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
0 0 1 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Select the desired number of copies (up to  
nine) and press the k button.  
Copies  
4
Select Paper size and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
0 0 4 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Select the desired paper size and press the k  
button.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5  
×
5
in.  
To specify paper size using settings on the printer,  
5
×7  
in.  
100  
×
in.  
150 mm  
select Default in the paper size option.  
4
×6  
8
×10 in.  
Letter  
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6
Select Start print and press the k button.  
PictBridge  
0 0 4 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
7
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print selection screen  
shown in step 1 when printing is complete.  
Printing  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed,  
002  
/
004  
press the k button.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of copies  
Printing Multiple Images  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E26), follow the  
procedures described below to print multiple images.  
1
When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
press the d button.  
2
Use the multi selector to select Paper size  
and press the k button.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
To exit the print menu, press the d button.  
3
Select the desired paper size and press the k  
button.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5  
×
5
in.  
To specify paper size using settings on the printer,  
5
×7  
in.  
100  
×
in.  
150 mm  
select Default in the paper size option.  
4
×6  
8
×10 in.  
Letter  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
4
Select Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing and press the k button.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Select images (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
1
1 0  
Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to  
select images, and press H or I to specify the  
number of copies to be printed.  
1
3
Images selected for printing are indicated by  
the check mark (y) and the numeral  
indicating the number of copies to be printed.  
If no copies have been specified for images,  
the selection is canceled.  
Back  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or  
f (h) to display 12 thumbnails.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
When the screen shown on the right is  
displayed, select Start print and press the k  
Print selection  
button to start printing.  
0 1 0 prints  
Select Cancel and press the k button to  
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
Print all images  
One copy each of all images saved in the internal  
memory, or on the memory card, is printed.  
Print all images  
When the screen shown on the right is  
0 1 8 prints  
displayed, select Start print and press the k  
button to start print. Select Cancel and press  
the k button to return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
DPOF printing  
Print images for which a print order was created  
using the Print order option (E49).  
DPOF printing  
When the screen shown on the right is  
displayed, select Start print and press the k  
button to start printing. Select Cancel and  
press the k button to return to the print  
menu.  
0 1 0 prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
To view the current print order, select View  
images and press the k button. To print  
images, press the k button again.  
View images  
1 0  
Back  
5
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in  
step 2 when printing is complete.  
Printing  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed,  
002  
/
010  
press the k button.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of copies  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer  
connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4.  
Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed.  
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)  
HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded  
using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal  
playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than  
normal speed. While recording movies, the camera can be switched from normal  
speed movie recording to slow motion or fast motion movie recording.  
See “HS Movie” (E33) for more information.  
1
Display the movie menu (E62), use the  
multi selector to choose Movie options, and  
then press the k button.  
Movie  
Movie options  
Open with HS footage  
Autofocus mode  
Wind noise reduction  
2
3
Confirm or change HS movie settings, and  
then press the k button.  
Movie options  
HD 1080pP (1920  
HD 1080p (1920 1080  
HD 720p (1280  
iFrame 540 960  
VGA (640 480  
×
1080  
)
×
×
×
)
See “Movie Options” (E62) for more information.  
720  
)
(
540  
)
×
)
HS 120 fps (640  
HS 60 fps (1280  
×
×
480  
720  
)
)
Select Open with HS footage and press k to  
choose whether the camera records normal  
speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or  
fast motion movies) when movie recording  
starts.  
Open with HS footage  
On  
Off  
On (default setting): HS movies are recorded when  
recording begins.  
Off: Normal speed movies are recorded when  
recording begins. Press the k button to switch to HS movie recording at the point  
where the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen.  
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)  
4
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start  
recording.  
HS movie options  
Movie recording begins after the monitor briefly turns  
off.  
The camera focuses at the center of the frame. Focus  
areas are not displayed during recording.  
Movie recording starts in HS mode when the Open  
with HS footage checkbox in the movie menu is  
checked.  
5s  
When recording HS movies  
Movie recording starts at normal speed when the  
Open with HS footage checkbox in the movie menu  
is not checked. Press the k button to switch to HS  
movie recording at the point where the camera should  
record for slow motion or fast motion playback.  
When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for  
HS movies (E63), or when the k button is pressed,  
the camera switches to normal speed movie recording.  
The camera switches between normal speed movie  
recording and HS movie recording each time the k  
button is pressed.  
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When recording normal  
speed movies  
When recording HS movies, the maximum movie length display changes and displays  
the remaining movie length for HS movie recording.  
The HS movie options that are displayed change depending on the type of movie  
being recorded.  
5
Press the b (e movie-record) button to end recording.  
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)  
B Notes About HS Movie  
Sound is not recorded.  
Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-record)  
button is pressed to start HS movie recording.  
The h HS 120 fps (640×480) setting cannot be used with Soft or Nostalgic sepia in special  
effects mode (A51). If you try to use both settings at the same time, only the setting made first is  
enabled. Even if you first select Soft or Nostalgic sepia in special effects mode and then switch  
to another shooting mode and select h HS 120 fps (640×480), the movie options setting  
automatically changes to i HS 60 fps (1280×720) when you return to special effects mode  
and select Soft or Nostalgic sepia.  
C HS Movie  
Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second, including portions recorded using  
HS movie.  
When Movie options (E62) is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480) or i HS 60 fps  
(1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded. When set to j HS  
15 fps (1920×1080), movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster  
than normal speed can be recorded.  
Portions recorded at h HS 120 fps (640×480):  
High-speed capturing is possible for up to ten seconds. Portions captured at high speed are played  
back in slow motion at a speed four times slower than normal speed.  
Recording  
Playback  
10 s  
40 s  
Slow motion playback  
(no sound)  
Portions recorded at j HS 15 fps (1920×1080):  
A movie of up to two minutes in length is recorded when shooting for the purpose of high-speed  
playback. Playback is two times faster.  
2 min  
Recording  
Playback  
1 min  
Fast motion playback  
(no sound)  
C Returning from HS Movie Setting to Normal Speed Movie Setting  
In Movie options in the movie menu, select the normal speed movie type and press the k button  
(E62).  
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Editing Movies  
The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except  
movies recorded using p iFrame 540 (960×540) (E62)).  
1
Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion  
that is to be extracted (A92).  
2
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the  
I control, and then press the k button.  
The movie edit screen is displayed.  
1 m30s  
3
Press H or I to choose the M control  
(choose start point).  
Choose start point  
When editing begins, the frame where playback was  
paused is the start point.  
Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to move the  
start point to the beginning of the desired portion of  
the movie.  
8
m
3 0  
s
To cancel editing, press H or I to choose O (return), and press the k button.  
4
Press H or I to choose the N control  
(choose end point).  
Choose end point  
Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to move the  
end point on the right edge to the end of the desired  
portion of the movie.  
3m 0s  
Select c (preview) and press the k button to play  
back the specified portion of the movie that will be  
saved. While the preview is playing, rotate the zoom control to g/f to adjust the  
volume. Rotate the multi selector to advance or rewind the movie. While the preview  
is playing back, press the k button again to stop playback.  
5
When the settings are finished, press H or I to choose m Save and  
press the k button.  
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Editing Movies  
6
Choose Yes and press the k button.  
Save OK?  
The edited movie is saved.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Movie Editing  
Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the  
battery level display is B, movie editing is not possible.  
A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie,  
select and edit the original movie.  
Movies are trimmed in one-second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie  
may differ slightly from the selected start and end points. Movies cannot be trimmed so that they  
are less than two seconds long.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card to save the edited copies.  
C More Information  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Image mode.  
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, select a white balance setting that  
matches the light source before shooting.  
Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white  
balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve  
more natural color tones in the image.  
Option  
a Auto  
(default setting)  
Description  
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting  
conditions. Best choice in most situations.  
Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Using Preset  
Manual” for more information (E37).  
b Preset manual  
c Daylight  
d Incandescent  
e Fluorescent  
f Cloudy  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Use with the flash.  
g Flash  
The current white balance setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6).  
No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.  
B Notes About White Balance  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash  
(A62).  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Using Preset Manual  
The preset manual option is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light  
sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved  
with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make  
images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot  
under white light).  
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting  
used during shooting.  
1
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
2
Display the shooting menu (A11, 39), use  
White balance  
the multi selector to select b Preset manual  
in the White balance menu, and press the k  
button.  
Auto  
Preset manual  
Daylight  
Incandeesscceennt  
Fluoreescennt  
Cloudy  
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring  
white balance.  
Flash  
3
Select Measure.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured white balance  
value, select Cancel and press the k button. The  
white balance setting will not be measured again and  
the most recently measured value will be set.  
Cancel  
Measure  
4
Frame the reference object in the measuring  
window.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Measuring window  
5
Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.  
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved.  
B Notes About Preset Manual  
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,  
set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Continuous Shooting  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous  
Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector).  
Option  
U Single  
(default setting)  
Description  
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed.  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down,  
images are captured continuously at a rate of about 6 fps (when  
image mode is set to P 4608×3456). Shooting ends when the  
shutter-release button is released, or 7 images have been  
captured.  
k Continuous H  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to  
6 images are captured continuously at a rate of up to about  
1.9 fps (when image mode is set to P 4608×3456). Shooting  
ends when the shutter-release button is released.  
m Continuous L  
Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments,  
by saving images from before the shutter-release button was  
pressed all the way. Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when  
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and continues  
when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way (E40).  
q Pre-shooting cache  
Frame rate: up to 10.6 fps  
Number of frames:  
Up to 5 frames (including up to two frames captured in the  
pre-shooting cache)  
Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released or when  
the maximum number of frames has been shot.  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,  
50 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/120 s or faster.  
Image mode is fixed at O (image size: 640 × 480 pixels).  
Cn Continuous H:  
120 fps  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way,  
25 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/60 s or faster.  
Image mode is fixed at M (image size: 1280 × 960 pixels).  
Cj Continuous H:  
60 fps  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Option  
Description  
The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with  
the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in  
which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When  
BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the shutter-  
release button is held down. The sharpest image in the series is  
automatically selected and saved.  
D BSS  
(Best Shot Selector)  
BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving.  
When shooting moving subjects or when the composition of  
the picture changes while shooting, the desired results may  
not be achieved.  
Each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at a  
rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in  
a single image.  
W Multi-shot 16  
Image mode is fixed at L (image size:  
2560 × 1920 pixels).  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
The current continuous shooting setting is indicated by an icon when shooting  
(A6). No icon is displayed when Single is selected.  
B Notes About Continuous Shooting  
When a setting other than Single is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white  
balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.  
It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish  
saving the images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the  
memory card, etc.  
When ISO sensitivity increases, noise may appear in captured images.  
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
When Continuous is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H:  
60 fps, or Multi-shot 16, banding or variance in brightness or hue may occur in images that were  
captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent, mercury-vapor, or  
sodium-vapor lighting.  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
B Notes About BSS  
BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject  
moves or the composition changes.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
C Pre-shooting Cache  
When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway for 0.5 seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter-release button is pressed all the  
way. Up to two images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache.  
The pre-shooting cache setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting (A6). The pre-  
shooting cache icon (Q) lights in green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Press down halfway  
Press down all the way  
Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing  
all the way  
If the number of exposures remaining is less than five, shooting with the pre-shooting cache is not  
possible. Before shooting, check that there are five or more exposures remaining.  
C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode  
Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache,  
Continuous H: 120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps, the captured images are saved as a  
“sequence” (E13).  
C More Information  
See “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A31) for more information.  
information.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
ISO Sensitivity  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity  
When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures.  
Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even  
with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds,  
and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.  
Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects,  
shooting without the flash, shooting while using the zoom, etc., images may  
contain noise.  
Option  
Description  
Sensitivity is ISO 125 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera  
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600  
when lighting is dim.  
Auto (default setting)  
Select the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO  
sensitivity, from ISO 125-400 or ISO 125-800. The camera will  
not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the  
selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for  
effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in  
images.  
Fixed range auto  
125, 200, 400, 800,  
1600, 3200  
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
The current ISO sensitivity setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6).  
When Auto is selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 125, but is displayed  
if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 125.  
When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum value for ISO  
sensitivity is displayed.  
B Notes About ISO Sensitivity  
Motion detection (E73) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other  
than Auto.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Color Options  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options  
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.  
Option  
Description  
n Standard color  
(default setting)  
Use for images exhibiting natural color.  
o Vivid color  
p Black-and-white  
q Sepia  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Save images in black-and-white.  
Save images in sepia tones.  
r Cyanotype  
Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.  
The current color options setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6).  
When Standard color is selected, no icon is displayed. Color tones shown in the  
monitor during shooting change according to the selected color option.  
B Notes About Color Options  
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A71).  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
AF Area Mode  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M AF area mode  
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects a human  
face, it focuses on that face. See “Using  
information.  
If more than one face is detected, the  
camera focuses on the face closest to  
the camera.  
When taking pictures of subjects other  
than people, or framing a subject with  
which no face is detected, the AF area  
2 9m 0s  
a Face priority  
(default setting)  
1 1 4 0  
Focus area  
mode setting switches to Auto, and the camera will automatically  
select the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest  
to the camera.  
The camera has nine focus areas, and  
automatically selects the focus areas  
containing the subject closest to the  
camera.  
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway to activate the focus area.  
2 9m 0s  
w Auto  
When the shutter-release button is  
1 1 4 0  
pressed halfway, the focus areas that  
Focus areas  
are in focus (up to nine areas) selected  
by the camera will be displayed in the  
monitor.  
Select one of 99 focus areas in the  
monitor. This option is suited to  
situations in which the intended  
subject is relatively still and not  
positioned in the center of the frame.  
Rotate the multi selector, or press H,  
I, J, or K to move the focus area to  
where the subject is, and take a  
picture.  
Selectable focus area  
x Manual  
To cancel focus area selection and  
adjust flash, macro mode, self-timer,  
Focus area  
and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. To return  
to the focus area selection screen, press the k button again.  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Option  
Description  
The camera focuses on the subject in  
the center of the frame.  
The focus area is always displayed in  
the center of the screen.  
y Center  
2 9 m 0 s  
1 1 4 0  
Focus area  
B Notes About AF Area Mode  
When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area  
mode setting.  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A31).  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Autofocus Mode  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Autofocus mode  
Select how the camera focuses.  
Option  
Description  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release  
button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The  
sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera  
focuses.  
B Full-time AF  
B Autofocus Mode Setting  
Autofocus mode can be set independently for both subject tracking mode and A (auto) mode.  
C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording  
Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode (E64) in the movie menu.  
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The Smart Portrait Menu  
Image mode.  
Skin Softening  
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening  
Enable skin softening.  
Option  
Description  
S High  
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or  
more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to  
soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can  
select the amount of effect that is applied.  
R Normal (default setting)  
Q Low  
k Off  
Turns skin softening off.  
The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor  
during shooting (A7). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected. The effects  
of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the  
degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
Smile Timer  
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer  
The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter  
whenever a smile is detected.  
Option  
a On (default setting)  
k Off  
Description  
Enables smile timer.  
Turns the smile timer off.  
The current smile timer setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A7). No  
icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
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The Smart Portrait Menu  
Blink Proof  
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof  
The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken.  
Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.  
Option  
Description  
Enables blink warning.  
Flash cannot be used when  
On is selected.  
If the camera saved an image  
in which the subject’s eyes  
may have been closed, the  
dialog shown on the right is  
displayed for a few seconds.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
y On  
k Off (default setting)  
Turns the blink warning off.  
The current blink proof setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A7). No  
icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
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The Subject Tracking Menu  
Image mode.  
Autofocus Mode  
Select subject tracking mode M d button M Autofocus mode  
Determines how the camera focuses when using subject tracking mode.  
Option  
Description  
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
A Single AF  
Once a subject is registered for subject tracking, the camera  
continuously focuses until the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens drive  
movement can be heard.  
B Full-time AF  
(default setting)  
Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied  
to the autofocus mode setting in A (auto) mode.  
The autofocus mode setting applied in subject tracking mode is saved in the  
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.  
Face Priority Tracking  
Select subject tracking mode M d button M Face priority tracking  
Once the camera detects a person’s face, it registers the subject and begins  
tracking that person.  
Option  
Description  
Enables face priority tracking.  
On (default setting)  
Disables face priority tracking.  
If a person whom you do not want to track is automatically  
registered, or when shooting non-human subjects, select  
Off if a person is in the frame.  
Off  
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The Playback Menu  
See “Editing Still Images” (E16) for information about image editing features.  
See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E7) for information about Favorite pictures  
and Remove from favorites.  
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M a Print order  
When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following  
methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital  
“print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.  
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F16) printer’s card slot.  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F16) printer (E25). A  
print order can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the  
memory card is removed from the camera.  
1
Use the multi selector to select Select images  
and press the k button.  
Print order  
Select images  
Delete print order  
In favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown on the right is not displayed. Proceed to  
the step 2.  
2
Select images (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
1
1
3
Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to select  
images, and press H or I to specify the number of  
copies to be printed.  
Images selected for printing are indicated by the check  
mark icon and the numeral indicating the number of  
Back  
copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is  
canceled.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom  
control to f (h) to switch back to 12-thumbnail display.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
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The Playback Menu  
3
Select whether or not to print shooting date  
and shooting information.  
Print order  
Done  
Select Date and press the k button to print the  
shooting date on all images in the print order.  
Select Info and press the k button to print shooting  
information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all  
images in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Select Done and press the k button to complete the print order.  
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w  
icon during playback.  
1 5/ 05 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
0 00 4 . JP G  
4 /  
4
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information  
When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting  
information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (F16) printer that supports printing  
of shooting date and shooting information is used.  
Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible  
printer via the included USB cable (E30).  
Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.  
The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.  
Changing the camera’s date using the Date and time or Time  
zone in the Time zone and date option in the setup menu after  
an image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on  
the image.  
15.05.2012  
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The Playback Menu  
B Notes About Print Order  
Print orders cannot be created for images captured in 3D photography scene mode.  
When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or  
shooting date have been marked for printing.  
- If you select Yes, print order settings for other images are not changed and only the current  
print order settings are changed.  
- Select No to remove print marking from previously marked images and restrict the print order to  
images in the selected category or captured on the selected shooting date.  
Print order  
Save print marking for other  
images?  
Print order  
Save print marking for other  
dates?  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Favorite pictures mode or  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
If the total number of the images in a print order exceeds 99, the screen shown below will be  
displayed.  
- Select Yes to remove images previously added from the print order and restrict the print order  
to images just marked.  
- Select Cancel to remove the images just added from the print order and restrict the print order  
to images previously marked.  
Print order  
Too many images selected.  
Print order  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
Remove print marking for  
other images?  
other dates?  
Yes  
Yes  
Cancel  
Cancel  
Favorite pictures mode or  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
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The Playback Menu  
C Canceling Existing Print Order  
Select Delete print order in step 1 of a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)” (E49) and  
press the k button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order.  
C Print Date  
Using the Print date option (E71) in the setup menu, shooting date and time can be imprinted  
on images at the time of shooting. Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from  
printers that do not support printing of the date on images.  
Only the date and time imprinted on images with the print date option will be printed, even if the  
Print order date option is enabled.  
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The Playback Menu  
b Slide Show  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M b Slide show  
Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one  
in an automated “slide show.”  
1
Use the multi selector to select Start and  
press the k button.  
Slide show  
Pause  
To change the interval between images, select Frame  
intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k  
button before selecting Start.  
Start  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
3
s
To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop  
and press the k button before selecting Start. The  
check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.  
2
3
The slide show begins.  
While the slide show is in progress, press the multi  
selector K to display the next image or J to display  
the previous image. Hold down either button to fast  
forward or rewind.  
To end or pause the slide show, press the k button.  
Choose End or Restart.  
The display at right appears when the last slide is  
displayed or the show is paused. Highlight G and  
press the k button to return to Step 1, or select F to  
restart the show.  
B Notes About Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies included in a slide show is displayed.  
When Key picture only is selected as the method to display sequences (E13), only the key  
picture is displayed.  
Images captured using easy panorama (A48, E2) are displayed full-frame when played in a  
slide show. They do not scroll.  
The maximum playback time is up to 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E76).  
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The Playback Menu  
d Protect  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M d Protect  
Protects selected images from accidental deletion.  
Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images  
from the image selection screen. See “The Image Selection Screen” (E55) for  
more information.  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will  
permanently delete protected files (E77).  
Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback (A8).  
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The Playback Menu  
The Image Selection Screen  
When using one of the following features, a screen like  
that shown on the right is displayed when selecting  
images.  
Protect  
Print order > Select images (E49)  
Protect (E54)  
Rotate image (E56)  
Copy > Selected images (E59)  
Choose key picture (E61)  
Favorite pictures (E7)  
Remove from favorites (E8)  
Welcome screen > Select an image (E65)  
Delete image > Erase selected images (A34)  
Back  
ON/OFF  
Follow the procedures described below to select the images.  
1
Rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to  
select an image.  
Protect  
Rotate the zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to switch back to 12-  
thumbnail display.  
Only one image can be selected for Rotate image,  
Choose key picture, and Welcome screen. Proceed  
to step 3.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
2
3
Press H or I to select or deselect (or to  
specify the number of copies).  
Protect  
When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is  
displayed with the image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to  
select additional images.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
Press the k button to apply image selection.  
When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the  
instructions displayed in the monitor.  
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The Playback Menu  
f Rotate Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M f Rotate image  
Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still  
images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.  
Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180  
degrees in either direction.  
Select an image from the image selection screen (E55). When the Rotate image  
screen is displayed, rotate the multi selector, or press J or K to rotate the image  
90 degrees.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate  
Rotate  
Back  
Back  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation  
information with the image.  
B Notes About Image Rotation  
Images captured with another make or model of digital camera or captured with 3D  
photography (A50) cannot be rotated on the COOLPIX S6300.  
Images captured in sequence cannot be rotated when only the key pictures are displayed for  
them. First display the images individually, and then rotate the desired image (E13).  
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The Playback Menu  
E Voice Memo  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
E Voice memo  
Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images.  
The voice memo recording screen is displayed for images that do not have a  
voice memo, and the voice memo playback screen is displayed for images that  
have a voice memo (i.e., images that display p in full-frame playback mode).  
Recording Voice Memos  
Press and hold the k button to record a voice memo (up to 20 seconds).  
Do not touch the microphone during recording.  
During recording, o and p flash in the monitor.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback  
screen is displayed.  
1 7s  
Playing Voice Memos  
p is displayed for images with a voice memo when in  
full-frame playback mode.  
Press the k button to play the voice memo. Press  
the button again to stop playback.  
Rotate the zoom control to g or f during playback  
to adjust playback volume.  
2 0  
s
Back  
Press the multi selector J before or after playing  
back a voice memo to return to the playback menu. Press the d button to  
exit the playback menu.  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Press the l button while the screen described in  
Playing Voice Memos” is displayed.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, press the  
multi selector H or I to select Yes and press the k  
button. Only the voice memo will be deleted.  
Yes  
No  
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The Playback Menu  
B Notes About Voice Memos  
When an image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
You cannot delete voice memos attached to protected images (E54).  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for an image that already has a voice memo attached to it. The  
current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.  
This camera cannot record voice memos for images captured with another make or model of  
digital camera.  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for images captured in sequence when only the key pictures  
are displayed for sequences of images. First display the images individually, and then record voice  
memos (E13).  
C More Information  
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The Playback Menu  
h
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M h Copy  
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
Use the multi selector to select a destination  
option to which images are copied and press  
the k button.  
Copy  
Camera to card  
Card to camera  
Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory  
to memory card.  
Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to  
internal memory.  
2
Select a copy option and press the k button.  
Camera to card  
Selected images  
All images  
Selected images: Copy images selected from the  
image selection screen (E55).  
All images: Copy all images.  
B Notes About Copying Images  
JPEG-, MOV-, WAV-, and MPO-format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot be  
copied.  
If voice memos (E57) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with  
the images.  
Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have  
been modified on a computer.  
When copying images for which Print order (E49) options are enabled, the print order settings  
are not copied. However, when copying images for which Protect (E54) is enabled, the protect  
setting is copied.  
Images or movies copied from the internal memory or a memory card cannot be displayed in auto  
sort mode (E10).  
If an image added to an album (E7) is copied, the copied image is not added to the album.  
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The Playback Menu  
C Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence  
If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images when only the key picture is  
displayed for the sequence (E13), all images in the sequence are copied.  
If you press the d button and select Current sequence after you press the k button and  
display images in a sequence as individual images, all images in the sequence are copied.  
If you press the k button and display images in a sequence as individual images, only Card to  
camera (memory card to internal memory) image copy is available.  
C If “Memory contains no images.” Is Displayed  
If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera, Memory contains no images.  
will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode. Press the  
d
button to select Copy  
in the playback menu and copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
C More Information  
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The Playback Menu  
C Sequence Display Options  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M C Sequence display options  
Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously  
(sequence) (E13) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (A32) and  
in thumbnail playback mode (A33).  
Settings are applied to all sequences, and the setting is saved in the camera’s  
memory even if the camera is turned off.  
Option  
Description  
Set all pictures in all sequences to be displayed individually.  
F is displayed on the playback screen (A8).  
Individual pictures  
Key picture only  
(default setting)  
Set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures only.  
N Choose Key Picture  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image in a sequence M  
d button M N Choose key picture  
When Sequence display options is set to Key picture only, the key picture  
displayed in full-frame playback mode (A32) and thumbnail playback mode  
(A33) can be set for each sequence of images.  
When changing this setting, before pressing the d button, first select the  
desired sequence using full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode.  
When the key picture selection screen is displayed, select an image. See “The  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie Options  
Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options  
Select the desired movie option to record. Larger image sizes and faster movie  
bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.  
The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable  
bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to automatically adjust the bitrate depending on  
the subject being recorded. When recording movies of a subject with large  
amounts of motion, the file size increases.  
maximum movie length.  
When recording normal speed movies, select one of the normal speed movie  
options (E62), and when recording HS movies, select one of the HS movie  
options (E63).  
Normal Speed Movie Options  
Type  
Description  
d HD 1080pP  
(1920×1080)  
(default setting)  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is  
suited to playback on a widescreen TV.  
Movie bitrate: Approx. 14.8 Mbps  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is  
suited to playback on a widescreen TV.  
e HD 1080p  
(1920×1080)  
Movie bitrate: Approx. 12.3 Mbps  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.  
Movie bitrate: Approx. 6.1 Mbps  
f HD 720p  
(1280×720)  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. A format  
supported by Apple Inc.  
Movie bitrate: Approx. 20.7 Mbps  
p iFrame 540  
Movies cannot be edited (E34).  
(960×540)  
When recording movies to the internal memory, recording may  
stop unexpectedly in some shooting conditions. When recording  
movies of important events, recording to a memory card (class 6 or  
higher) is recommended.  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
g VGA (640×480)  
Movie bitrate: Approx. 2.9 Mbps  
The frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options.  
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The Movie Menu  
HS Movie Options  
Type  
Description  
1/4-speed slow motion movies with a 4:3 aspect ratio are recorded.  
h HS 120 fps  
(640×480)  
Max. recording time*: 10 seconds (playback time: 40 seconds)  
Movie bitrate: 2.9 Mbps  
1/2-speed slow motion movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio are  
recorded.  
i HS 60 fps  
(1280×720)  
Max. recording time*: 30 seconds (playback time: 1 minute)  
Movie bitrate: 6.1 Mbps  
2× speed fast motion movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio are recorded.  
j HS 15 fps  
(1920×1080)  
Max. recording time*: 2 minutes (playback time: 1 minute)  
Movie bitrate: 12.3 Mbps  
* The maximum recording time shown here refers only to the portion of the movie that is  
recorded in slow motion or fast motion.  
C More Information  
Open with HS Footage  
Enter shooting mode M d button M D tab M Open with HS footage  
Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow  
motion or fast motion movies) when movie recording starts.  
Option  
Description  
o On (default setting)  
Record HS movies when movie recording begins.  
Record normal speed movies when movie recording begins.  
Press the k button to switch to HS movie recording at the  
point where the camera should record for slow motion or fast  
motion playback.  
k Off  
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The Movie Menu  
Autofocus Mode  
Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Autofocus mode  
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Option  
Description  
Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is  
pressed to start recording.  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
the subject will remain fairly consistent.  
Camera focuses continuously.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of  
the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of  
Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera  
focusing from interfering with recording.  
B Full-time AF  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at  
Single AF.  
Wind Noise Reduction  
Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Wind noise reduction  
Allows you to reduce wind noise during movie recording.  
Option  
Description  
Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the  
microphone. Use when recording movies in locations with  
strong winds. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during  
playback.  
Y On  
k Off  
(default setting)  
Wind noise reduction is not enabled.  
The current wind noise reduction setting is indicated by an icon when shooting  
(A6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed at  
Off.  
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The Setup Menu  
Welcome Screen  
Press the d button M z tab M Welcome screen  
Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned  
on.  
Option  
Description  
None  
(default setting)  
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without  
displaying the welcome screen.  
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or  
playback mode.  
COOLPIX  
Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the  
image selection screen is displayed, select an image (E55) and  
press the k button.  
As the selected image is saved by the camera, it will be  
displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original  
image is deleted.  
Select an image  
Images captured at an Image mode (A69) setting of  
l 4608×2592, images captured using Easy panorama or  
3D photography, and copies created at a size of 320 × 240 or  
smaller using the small picture (E21) or crop (E22)  
function, cannot be selected.  
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The Setup Menu  
Time Zone and Date  
Press the d button M z tab M Time zone and date  
Set the camera clock.  
Option  
Description  
Set camera clock to current date and  
time.  
Date and time  
Use the multi selector to set the date and  
time in the date screen.  
D
0 1  
M
0 1  
Y
2 0 1 2  
Select an item: Press K or J (changes  
between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).  
Edit the highlighted item: Rotate the  
multi selector, or press H or I.  
Apply the setting: Select the minute  
setting and press the k button.  
0 0  
0 0  
Date and time  
Edit  
The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year,  
and Day/Month/Year.  
Date format  
Time zone  
Home time zone (w) can be specified and daylight saving time can be  
enabled or disabled. When Travel destination (x) is selected, the time  
difference (E68) between the travel destination and the home time  
zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the  
selected region are saved. This can be useful when travelling.  
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Use the multi selector to select Time zone  
and press the k button.  
Time zone and date  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5 :3 0  
London, Casablanca  
Date and time  
Date format  
Time zone  
/
/
D M Y  
2
Select x Travel destination and press the k  
button.  
Time zone  
London, Casablanca  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
:3 0  
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3
Press K.  
Time zone  
London, Casablanca  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 1 5  
The travel destination screen is displayed.  
:
3 0  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
4
Press J or K to select the travel destination  
time zone.  
1 0  
:
3 0  
0 5 :0 0  
EDT:  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable  
daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top  
of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one  
hour. Press I to disable the daylight saving time  
function.  
Back  
Time zone  
Press the k button to apply the travel destination time  
zone.  
EDT:New York  
Toronto, Lima  
1 5/ 05/ 201 2 1 0  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the  
Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the  
camera is in shooting mode.  
:
3 0  
C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2 and press the k button.  
To change the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2, and complete steps 3 and 4.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the  
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.  
C Imprinting Date on Images  
Enable the Print date option (E71) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.  
When the Print date option is enabled, images will be saved with shooting date imprinted on  
them.  
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The Setup Menu  
C Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.  
UTC +/–  
–11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/–  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
–10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
–9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,  
Vancouver  
–8  
–7  
–6  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix  
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,  
Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,  
Lima  
–5  
+6  
Colombo, Dhaka  
–4.5  
–4  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
Caracas  
+7  
+8  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Manaus  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
London, Casablanca  
Auckland, Fiji  
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The Setup Menu  
Monitor Settings  
Press the d button M z tab M Monitor settings  
Set the options below.  
Option  
Description  
Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and  
playback. See “Photo Info” (E70) for more information.  
Photo info  
This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed  
immediately after shooting. The default setting is On.  
Image review  
Brightness  
Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
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The Setup Menu  
Photo Info  
Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.  
See “The Monitor” (A6) for information about indicators displayed in the monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
1 5/ 0 5/ 2 01 2 1 5: 3 0  
00 04 . JPG  
Show info  
Auto info  
29m 0s  
1 1 4 0  
4 /  
4
Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above.  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is  
(default setting) hidden, as in Hide info below. Information will be displayed again when  
the next operation is performed.  
Hide info  
1 5/ 0 5/ 2 01 2 1 5: 3 0  
00 04 . JPG  
29m 0s  
Framing  
grid+auto info  
1 1 4 0  
4 /  
4
In addition to information shown with Auto The current settings or  
info above, a framing grid is displayed to operation guide is  
help frame pictures. It is not displayed when displayed, as in Auto  
recording movies.  
info above.  
The current settings or  
operation guide is  
displayed, as in Auto  
info above.  
29m 0s  
Movie  
frame+auto info  
1 1 4 0  
In addition to information shown with Auto  
info above, a frame is displayed before  
recording begins that represents the area  
that will be captured when recording movies.  
It is not displayed when recording movies.  
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The Setup Menu  
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Press the d button M z tab M Print date  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the  
images when shooting, allowing the information to be  
printed even from printers that do not support date  
printing (E50).  
15.05.2012  
Option  
Description  
f Date  
Date is imprinted on images.  
S Date and time  
Date and time are imprinted on images.  
k Off  
(default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on images.  
The current print date setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6). No  
icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Print Date  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.  
The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations:  
- When using Night portrait (when Hand-held is selected), Night landscape (when Hand-  
held is selected), Easy panorama, or 3D photography scene mode  
- When the continuous shooting setting (A39) is set to Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H:  
120 fps, or Continuous H: 60 fps.  
- When shooting movies  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A69) of O 640×480 may be difficult to read. Select  
an Image mode setting of q 1600×1200 or larger when using print date.  
The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu’s Time zone and date item  
(A24, E66).  
C Print Date and Print Order  
When printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting  
information, you can use the Print order option (E49) to print this information in images, even if  
the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting.  
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The Setup Menu  
Vibration Reduction  
Press the d button M z tab M Vibration reduction  
Reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Vibration reduction effectively  
reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which  
commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.  
The effects of camera shake are reduced when recording movies, in addition to  
when taking still pictures.  
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera  
during shooting.  
Option  
Description  
Vibration reduction is enabled.  
Vibration reduction is disabled.  
g On  
(default setting)  
k Off  
The current vibration reduction setting is indicated by an icon when shooting  
(A6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Vibration Reduction  
After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the  
shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking pictures.  
Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s  
monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.  
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some  
situations.  
When the Night landscape or Night portrait scene mode is set to Tripod, vibration reduction is  
turned off.  
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The Setup Menu  
Motion Detection  
Press the d button M z tab M Motion detection  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera  
shake when shooting still images.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake,  
the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased  
to reduce blurring.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following  
situations:  
When the flash fires.  
In A (auto) mode, when Continuous (E38) is set to any  
setting other than Single or BSS.  
U Auto  
(default setting)  
In A (auto) mode, when ISO sensitivity (E41) is set to any  
setting other than Auto.  
In the following scene modes: Sports (A43), Night portrait  
(A43), Dusk/dawn (A44), Night landscape (A45),  
Museum (A46), Fireworks show (A46), Backlighting  
(A47), Easy panorama (A48), Pet portrait (A49), and  
3D photography (A50)  
When subject tracking mode is selected.  
k Off  
Motion detection is disabled.  
The current motion detection setting is indicated by an icon when shooting  
(A6). When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement, it increases  
shutter speed and the motion detection icon turns green. No icon is displayed  
when Off is selected.  
B Notes About Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and  
camera shake in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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The Setup Menu  
AF Assist  
Press the d button M z tab M AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the  
subject is dimly lit.  
Option  
Description  
AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation  
when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of  
about 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and  
about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Note that for some scene modes (such as Museum (A46) and  
Pet portrait (A49)) or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator  
may not light even when Auto is selected.  
Auto  
(default setting)  
AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable  
to focus under dim lighting.  
Off  
Digital Zoom  
Press the d button M z tab M Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Option  
Description  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom  
position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital  
zoom (A29).  
On  
(default setting)  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated.  
B Notes About Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
- When Scene auto selector  
,
Portrait  
,
Night portrait  
,
Night landscape, Backlighting (when  
HDR is set to On), Easy panorama  
,
Pet portrait, or 3D photography is selected in scene  
mode  
- When smart portrait mode is selected  
- When subject tracking mode is selected  
- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16  
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The Setup Menu  
Sound Settings  
Press the d button M z tab M Sound settings  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Option  
Description  
Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep  
will sound once when operations are completed successfully,  
twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three  
times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play  
when the camera is turned on.  
Button sound  
Shutter sound  
Select On (default setting) or Off.  
The shutter sound is disabled even if On is selected, when using  
any continuous shooting settings other than Single (E38) or  
when recording movies.  
B Notes About Sound Settings  
Button sounds and the shutter sound are disabled when using the Pet portrait scene mode.  
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The Setup Menu  
Auto Off  
Press the d button M z tab M Auto off  
If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns  
off and the camera enters standby mode (A23).  
This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters  
standby mode. You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min.  
C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power  
When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes.  
If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes, the camera will turn off  
automatically.  
When the power-on lamp is flashing, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor  
back on:  
Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button  
C Notes About Auto Off  
The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:  
- When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes  
- During slide show playback: Up to 30 minutes  
- When the AC adapter EH-62F is connected: 30 minutes  
The camera does not enter standby mode when transferring images using an Eye-Fi card.  
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The Setup Menu  
Format Memory/Format Card  
Press the d button M z tab M Format memory/Format card  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all  
data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer  
important images to a computer before formatting.  
Formatting the Internal Memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
Format memory  
card from the camera. The Format memory option is  
displayed in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Format  
No  
Formatting Memory Cards  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card  
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Format  
No  
B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Album icon settings (E9) are reset to their default settings (number icons) when the internal  
memory or memory card is formatted.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera.  
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The Setup Menu  
Language  
Press the d button M z tab M Language  
Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Russian  
Danish  
Romanian  
Finnish  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Swedish  
Vietnamese  
Turkish  
Greek  
French  
Ukrainian  
Arabic  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Polish  
Thai  
Brazilian Portuguese  
European Portuguese  
Hindi  
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The Setup Menu  
TV Settings  
Press the d button M z tab M TV settings  
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.  
Option  
Description  
Select from NTSC and PAL.  
Video mode  
Select a resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting),  
480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is selected, the option best  
suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is  
automatically selected from 480p, 720p, or 1080i.  
HDMI  
Select whether or not the camera can receive signals from a TV  
that supports the HDMI-CEC standard when it is connected to  
the TV via HDMI. When On (default setting) is selected, the TV’s  
remote control can be used to control the camera during  
Control)” (E24) for more information.  
HDMI device control  
HDMI 3D output  
Set the method used to output 3D images captured with this  
camera to HDMI devices. Select On (default setting) to play back  
3D images in 3D.  
C HDMI and HDMI-CEC  
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI-Consumer  
Electronics Control) allows compatible devices to inter-operate.  
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The Setup Menu  
Charge by Computer  
Press the d button M z tab M Charge by computer  
Select whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A81).  
Option  
Description  
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running,  
the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged  
using power supplied by the computer.  
Auto  
(default setting)  
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer.  
Off  
B Notes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the  
PictBridge standard.  
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct  
connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the  
monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and  
disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the  
printer.  
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The Setup Menu  
B Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer  
The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a  
computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set (A24). If the  
camera’s clock battery (A25) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the  
battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case,  
use the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (A18) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date  
and time.  
If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.  
If the computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may turn off.  
When disconnecting the camera from the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
About 4 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases when  
images are transferred while the battery is charging.  
When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as  
Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of  
charging the battery, exit the application.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes  
after the battery has finished charging.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be  
impossible to charge the battery using a computer connection while it is inserted into the camera.  
C The Charge Lamp  
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.  
Charge lamp  
Description  
Flashes slowly (green)  
Battery charging.  
Battery not charging.  
Off  
If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the  
power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the  
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F  
to 95°F).  
The USB cable is not connected correctly, or the battery is faulty.  
Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly and replace the  
battery if necessary.  
Flashes quickly (green)  
The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake  
up the computer.  
The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot  
supply power to the camera due to the computer’s settings or its  
specifications.  
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The Setup Menu  
Blink Warning  
Press the d button M z tab M Blink warning  
Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using  
face detection (A73) when shooting in the following modes:  
A (auto) mode (when Face priority (E43) is selected for AF area mode  
option)  
Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43)  
scene mode  
Option  
Description  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may  
have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did  
someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the  
shutter was released is framed by a yellow border. Should this  
occur, check the image and determine whether or not another  
image should be captured.  
On  
Off  
Blink warning is disabled.  
(default setting)  
B Notes About Blink Warning  
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings other than Single (E38).  
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The Setup Menu  
The Blink Warning Screen  
When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the  
right is displayed in the monitor, the operations  
described below are available.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed within a few seconds,  
the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.  
Exit  
Function  
Control  
Description  
Enlarge the detected  
face that blinked  
g (i)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).  
If the camera detects that more than one human  
subject blinked, press J or K to switch the  
display to another face.  
Select the face to be  
displayed  
Delete the image  
l
Press the l button.  
k
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the k button or the shutter-release button.  
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The Setup Menu  
Eye-Fi Upload  
Press the d button M z tab M Eye-Fi upload  
Option  
Description  
Upload images created by the camera to a preselected  
destination.  
b Enable  
c Disable  
(default setting)  
Images will not be uploaded.  
B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards  
Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.  
Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.  
Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of  
malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.  
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi  
functions.  
The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function. When it is set on a computer,  
disable the function. If the endless memory function is enabled, the number of pictures taken may  
not be displayed correctly.  
Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless  
devices.  
Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time.  
C Eye-Fi communication indicator  
The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor (A6).  
w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.  
x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.  
x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.  
y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.  
z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.  
C Supported Eye-Fi Cards  
As of November 2011, the following Eye-Fi cards can be used. Be sure that the Eye-Fi card firmware  
has been updated to the latest version.  
Eye-Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB  
Eye-Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB  
Eye-Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB  
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The Setup Menu  
Filmstrip  
Press the d button M z tab M Filmstrip  
Allows you to select whether or not the filmstrip is displayed when you rotate the  
multi selector quickly in full-frame display.  
Option  
Description  
Image thumbnails are displayed  
at the bottom of the monitor  
when you rotate the multi  
selector quickly while viewing an  
image in full-frame display.  
On  
You can view thumbnails of  
previous and subsequent images,  
and select an image.  
1 0 /  
1 0  
While the filmstrip is displayed,  
you can hide it by pressing the k button.  
Off (default setting)  
Disables the filmstrip.  
B Notes About Filmstrip Display  
To display the filmstrip in normal playback mode, ten or more images must be saved in the camera’s  
internal memory or on the memory card.  
To display the filmstrip in favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, ten or more images must  
be saved in the selected album, category, or date.  
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The Setup Menu  
Reset All  
Press the d button M z tab M Reset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default  
values.  
Basic Shooting Functions  
Option  
Flash mode (A62)  
Default value  
Auto  
Off  
Self-timer (A64)  
Macro mode (A65)  
Off  
Exposure compensation (A66)  
0.0  
Shooting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Image mode (A69)  
White balance (E36)  
Continuous (E38)  
ISO sensitivity (E41)  
Color options (E42)  
AF area mode (E43)  
Autofocus mode (E45)  
P 4608×3456  
Auto  
Single  
Auto  
Standard color  
Face priority  
Single AF  
Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene mode setting in the shooting mode  
selection menu (A41)  
Scene auto selector  
Night portrait (A43)  
Tripod  
Night landscape (A45)  
Hand-held  
Center  
Hue adjustment in food mode (A46)  
HDR in backlighting scene mode (A47)  
Easy panorama (A48)  
Off  
Normal (180°)  
Continuous shooting in pet portrait mode  
Continuous  
On  
Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait  
mode (A49)  
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Special effects mode  
Option  
Default value  
Special effects mode setting in the  
shooting mode selection menu (A51)  
Soft  
Smart Portrait Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Skin softening (E46)  
Smile timer (E46)  
Blink proof (E47)  
Normal  
On  
Off  
Subject Tracking Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Default value  
Autofocus mode (E48)  
Face priority tracking (E48)  
Full-time AF  
On  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Movie options (E62)  
Open with HS footage (E63)  
Autofocus mode (E64)  
Wind noise reduction (E64)  
HD 1080pP (1920×1080)  
On  
Single AF  
Off  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Welcome screen (E65)  
Photo info (E69)  
None  
Auto info  
On  
Image review (E69)  
Brightness (E69)  
3
Print date (E71)  
Off  
Vibration reduction (E72)  
Motion detection (E73)  
AF assist (E74)  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (E74)  
Button sound (E75)  
Shutter sound (E75)  
On  
On  
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Option  
Default value  
Auto off (E76)  
1 min  
Auto  
On  
HDMI (E79)  
HDMI device control (E79)  
HDMI 3D output (E79)  
Charge by computer (E80)  
Blink warning (E82)  
Eye-Fi upload (E84)  
Filmstrip (E85)  
On  
Auto  
Off  
Disable  
Off  
Others  
Option  
Default value  
Paper size (E27, E28)  
Frame interval for Slide show (E53)  
Sequence display options (E61)  
Default  
3 s  
Key picture only  
Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (E90) from memory.  
Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file  
numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the  
memory card (A34) before selecting Reset all.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (E37) acquired for White balance  
Playback menu: Choose key picture (E61)  
Setup menu: Time zone and date (E66), Language (E78), and Video  
mode (E79) under TV settings  
Others: Favorite album icon (E9)  
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The Setup Menu  
Firmware Version  
Press the d button M z tab M Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
CO O L PIX S 6 30 0 Ver. x . x  
Back  
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File and Folder Names  
Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Extension (indicates file format)  
Original still images (voice  
memo attachment included) DSCN  
and movies  
Still images  
Movies  
.JPG  
.MOV  
.WAV  
.MPO  
Voice memos  
3D images  
Small copies (voice memo  
SSCN  
attachment included)  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
RSCN  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
attachment included)  
Images created by an image  
editing function other than  
crop or small picture (voice  
memo attachment included),  
FSCN  
and movies created by the  
movie editing function  
Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g.  
“100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new  
folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with  
“0001”.  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image  
to which the voice memo is attached.  
Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder,  
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the  
largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the  
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are  
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the  
destination medium (E59).  
A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already contains  
200 images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will  
be created the next time an image is captured. If the current folder is numbered  
999 and contains 200 images, or an image is numbered 9999, no further images  
can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted  
(E77), or a new memory card is inserted.  
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Optional Accessories  
1
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
1,2  
Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
Battery Charger MH-65  
(Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 2 h 30 min)  
Battery charger  
AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown)  
AC adapter  
Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned  
in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord  
runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when  
the cover is closed.  
1
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
1
Audio/video cable  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP16  
1
2
Included with the camera at the time of purchase (Aii).  
When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary.  
For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Clock not set.  
Set date and time.  
O (flashes)  
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or replace battery.  
Battery temperature is high.  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before  
resuming use. After five seconds, this message will  
disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on  
lamp will flash quickly. After the lamp flashes for three  
minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing  
the power switch also turns off the camera.  
Battery temperature  
high  
The camera will turn  
off to prevent  
overheating.  
Inside of the camera has become hot.  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before  
resuming use.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Q (flashes red)  
Refocus.  
Use focus lock.  
Camera cannot perform other operations until saving is  
complete.  
Wait until message clears from display automatically  
when saving is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
Write-protect switch is in “lock” position.  
Slide write-protect switch to “write” position.  
Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position.  
Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position.  
Not available if Eye-Fi  
card is locked.  
Error accessing Eye-Fi card.  
Use an approved card.  
Check that terminals are clean.  
Confirm that Eye-Fi card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Error accessing memory card.  
Use approved card.  
Check that terminals are clean.  
Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
read.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Memory card has not been formatted for use in  
COOLPIX S6300.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card.  
Be sure to select No and make copies of any images  
which need to be kept before formatting the memory  
card. Select Yes and press the k button to format the  
memory card.  
Memory card is full.  
Select smaller image size.  
Delete images.  
Insert new memory card.  
Remove memory card and use internal memory.  
Out of memory.  
Error occurred while saving image.  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Camera has run out of file numbers.  
Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or E90  
memory card.  
Image cannot be used for welcome screen.  
The following images cannot be registered as welcome  
screen.  
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Images captured at an Image mode setting of  
l 4608×2592  
Images captured using Easy panorama and 3D  
photography  
Images reduced to 320 × 240 size or smaller with  
cropping or small image editing  
Insufficient space to save a copy.  
Delete images from destination.  
Album is full. No  
further pictures can be  
added.  
200 images have already been added to album.  
Remove some images from album.  
Add to other albums.  
A voice memo cannot be attached to this file.  
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Select an image captured with this camera.  
A blink was detected  
in the picture just  
taken.  
One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when  
the picture was taken.  
Check the image in playback mode.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
Cannot edit selected image.  
A
Image cannot be  
modified.  
Select images that support editing function.  
Movies cannot be edited.  
Time out error while saving movie on the memory card.  
Select memory card with faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie.  
No images in the internal memory or memory card.  
Remove the memory card from the camera to play  
back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.  
To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal  
memory to the memory card, press the d button  
to select Copy in the playback menu.  
Memory contains no  
images.  
No images have been added to the selected album.  
Add images to the album.  
Select an album to which images are added.  
No images are contained in the category selected in  
auto sort mode.  
Select the category containing the sorted images.  
File contains no image  
data.  
File not created with this camera.  
File cannot be viewed on this camera. View file using a  
computer or the devices used to create or edit this file.  
This file cannot be  
played back.  
All images are hidden. No images available for a slide show.  
This image cannot be Image is protected.  
deleted.  
Disable protection.  
Travel destination is in  
the current time zone.  
Destination in same time zone as home.  
Unable to create  
panorama.  
Could not shoot using easy panorama.  
Shooting with easy panorama may not be possible in  
the following situations.  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera in one  
When shooting does not end after a certain amount  
of time.  
direction only.  
When the camera is moved too fast.  
When the camera is not moved properly in the  
panorama direction.  
Unable to create  
panorama. Pan the  
camera more slowly.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
When taking 3D pictures, the first shot could not be  
successfully taken.  
Try shooting again.  
Shooting failed  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, shooting  
may not be possible.  
When taking 3D images, the second shot could not be  
successfully taken after the first shot.  
Try shooting again. After taking the first shot, move  
the camera horizontally and frame the subject so that  
it is aligned with the guide.  
Failed to take second  
shot  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, the second  
shot may not be taken.  
Failed to save the 3D images.  
Try shooting again.  
Delete unnecessary images.  
Failed to save 3D  
image  
3D images may not be created depending on the  
shooting conditions, such as when the subject is  
moving, dark, or low in contrast, and they cannot be  
saved.  
Lens error.  
Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
Lens error  
Error occurred during communication with printer.  
Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable.  
Communications error  
System error  
Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.  
Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn  
camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service representative.  
Printer error.  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Check printer. After solving the problem, select  
Resume and press the k button to resume printing.*  
Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.  
Load the specified paper size, select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume printing.*  
Printer error: check  
paper  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
Paper has jammed in printer.  
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press  
A
Printer error: paper  
jam  
the k button to resume printing.*  
No paper is loaded in printer.  
Load the specified paper size, select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume printing.*  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink Check ink, select Resume, and press the k button to  
resume printing.*  
Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty.  
Printer error: out of ink Replace ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the k  
button to resume printing.*  
An error caused by the image file has occurred.  
Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel  
printing.  
Printer error: file  
corrupt  
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
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Technical Notes and Index  
The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2  
The Battery......................................................................................................................F3  
Charging AC Adapter..................................................................................................F4  
Memory Cards................................................................................................................F4  
Cleaning and Storage.....................................................F5  
Cleaning...........................................................................................................................F5  
Storage .............................................................................................................................F5  
Troubleshooting.............................................................F6  
Specifications................................................................F13  
Supported Standards............................................................................................... F16  
Index..............................................................................F17  
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Technical Notes and Index  
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
The Camera  
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions  
described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi) when  
using or storing the device.  
B Do Not Drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These  
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
B Keep Dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,  
or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white  
blur effect in photographs.  
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source  
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
B Notes on the Monitor  
Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%  
of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these  
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is  
not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.  
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-authorized service representative.  
The Battery  
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do  
not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery  
performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on  
important occasions.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.  
When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S6300 using the Charging AC Adapter  
EH-69P or a computer, the charge capacity may decrease at battery temperatures 45°C to 60°C  
(113°F to 140°F).  
The battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 60°C (140°F).  
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.  
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent  
it from charging normally.  
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low  
temperature, the camera will not turn on. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading  
outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as  
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery  
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.  
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing  
it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C  
to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.  
When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use. This  
may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera  
on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it  
to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, replace the included  
terminal cover and store it in a cool place.  
A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room  
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery.  
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.  
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.  
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Charging AC Adapter  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another  
make or model of device.  
The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other  
countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about  
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging  
AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in  
overheating or in damage to the camera.  
Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A21) for recommended  
memory cards.  
Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
When you use memory cards that have been used with other devices for the first time, be sure to  
format them with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera  
before using them with this camera.  
Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the  
memory card. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to  
a computer before formatting.  
If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted. If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to  
delete, select No and press the k button. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To  
format the memory card, select Yes.  
Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, saving and deleting  
images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may be  
damaged.  
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or  
battery.  
- Do not turn off the camera.  
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter.  
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Cleaning and Storage  
Cleaning  
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower  
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is  
pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints  
or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft  
cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working  
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened  
with commercial lens cleaner.  
Lens  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,  
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Monitor  
Body  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty  
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened  
with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the  
camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before  
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an  
extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or  
in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F3) in  
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Troubleshooting  
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems  
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Power, Display, Settings Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Confirm all connections.  
Off is selected for Charge by computer in the 96, E80  
setup menu.  
A
When charging by connecting the camera to a 96  
computer, battery charging stops when the  
camera is turned off.  
When charging by connecting the camera to a 96  
computer, battery charging stops when the  
computer is suspended (sleeping), and the  
camera may turn off.  
Battery inserted in the  
camera cannot be  
charged.  
Depending upon computer specifications,  
settings, and status, charging the battery  
inserted in the camera may not be possible via  
computer connection.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Camera cannot be turned  
on.  
The camera cannot be turned on while  
connected to an electrical outlet via the  
Charging AC Adapter.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save  
power.  
The camera or battery have become too cold  
and cannot operate properly.  
The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter 18  
is connected while the camera is on.  
Camera turns off without  
warning.  
The camera turns off if the USB cable  
81, 84,  
connecting it to a computer or printer is  
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.  
Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the  
camera off until the inside of the camera has  
cooled, and then try turning it on again.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera is off.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the  
power switch, the shutter-release button, A  
button, c button, or b (e movie-record)  
button.  
Monitor is blank.  
When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB  
cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video 81, E23  
cable or HDMI cable.  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set”  
indicator flashes during shooting and movie  
recording. Images and movies saved before  
Date and time of  
recording are not correct.  
clock is set are dated “01/01/2012 00:00”. Set the 24, 94,  
correct time and date from the Time zone and E66  
date option in the setup menu.  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in Hide info is selected for Photo info.  
monitor. Select Show info.  
24, 94,  
Print date not available. Camera clock has not been set.  
Date not imprinted on  
images even when Print  
date is enabled.  
The current shooting mode is one that does not  
support Print date.  
The date cannot be imprinted on movies.  
Screen for setting time  
zone and date is displayed  
when camera is turned on.  
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were  
restored to their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and  
Monitor turns off, and the allow battery to cool down before resuming use.  
power-on lamp flashes  
quickly.  
After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off the camera.  
The camera may become hot when used for an  
extended period of time to shoot movies or send  
images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot  
environment; this is not a malfunction.  
Camera becomes hot.  
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Characteristics of Digital Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the  
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery,  
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact  
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting  
the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved  
to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data  
already saved will not be affected.  
Shooting Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
81, 84,  
Cannot switch to shooting  
mode.  
Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.  
When camera is in playback mode, press the A 9, 32  
button, the shutter-release button, or the b  
(e movie-record) button.  
No image captured when  
the shutter-release button  
is pressed.  
When menus are displayed, press the d  
button.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.  
In some shooting conditions, such as when the  
subject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, the  
second shot may not be taken or the 3D image  
may not be saved.  
Cannot take 3D pictures.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro  
mode, or the Scene auto selector or Close-up  
scene mode.  
The intended subject is one with which  
autofocus does not perform well.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
Use flash.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.  
Enable vibration reduction or motion detection. 95  
Use D (Best Shot Selector).  
Images are blurred.  
39, 46,  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Bright specks appear in  
images captured with flash. mode setting to W (off).  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
Scene mode with which the flash does not fire 68  
is selected.  
Flash does not fire.  
On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait 56  
menu.  
Another function that restricts flash is enabled. 71  
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following  
situations.  
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night 42, 43, 49  
portrait, Night landscape, Backlighting  
(when HDR is set to On), Easy panorama,  
Pet portrait, or 3D photography is  
Digital zoom cannot be  
used.  
selected in scene mode  
When smart portrait mode is selected  
When subject tracking mode is selected  
-
-
-
When Continuous in the shooting menu is 39, E38  
set to Multi-shot 16  
Image mode not  
available.  
Another function that restricts the Image mode  
option is enabled.  
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter  
No sound when shutter is sound in setup menu. No sound is produced with  
released.  
some shooting modes and settings, even when  
On is selected.  
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the  
AF-assist illuminator does setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light  
not light.  
depending on the position of the focus area or the  
current scene mode, even when Auto is selected.  
Images appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.  
The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or  
ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced  
by:  
Randomly spaced bright  
pixels (“noise”) appear in  
image.  
Using flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Increase ISO sensitivity.  
Images are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode 47, 62  
or set the flash mode setting to (fill flash).  
X
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Images are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
When taking pictures with  
V
(auto with red-eye  
reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye  
reduction in Night portrait scene mode, In-Camera  
Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by  
red-eye in rare cases. Use any scene mode other than  
Night portrait, and change the flash mode to any  
Unexpected results when  
flash set to V (auto with  
red-eye reduction).  
setting other than  
V
(auto with red-eye reduction)  
and try taking a picture again.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones  
may not be softened.  
Use Skin softening in the playback menu for  
images containing four or more faces.  
Skin tones are not  
softened.  
It may take more time to save images in the  
following situations.  
When the noise reduction function is in  
operation, such as when shooting in a dark  
environment.  
When the flash mode is set to V (auto with  
red-eye reduction).  
When shooting in Night landscape, Night  
portrait, or Backlighting (when HDR is set to  
On) scene mode  
When the skin softening function is applied  
while shooting.  
When using continuous shooting mode  
Saving images takes time.  
When shooting with backlighting or when a very  
strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the  
frame, a ring-shaped belt or rainbow-colored  
stripe (ghosting) may occur. Change the position  
of the light source, or frame the picture so that the  
light source does not enter the frame and try  
again.  
A ring-shaped belt or  
rainbow-colored stripe  
appears in the monitor or  
images.  
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Playback Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by  
computer or other make of camera.  
The COOLPIX S6300 is not able to play back  
movies recorded with another make or model  
of digital camera.  
File cannot be played  
back.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,  
small pictures, or images that have been  
cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.  
3D images cannot be enlarged when the  
camera is connected via HDMI and they are  
played back in 3D.  
The COOLPIX S6300 may not be able to zoom in  
on images captured with another make or  
model of digital camera.  
Cannot zoom in on image.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images  
captured with other cameras. Voice memos  
attached to images using another camera  
cannot be played back on this camera.  
Cannot record voice  
memos.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
Confirm the conditions that are required for  
editing images.  
Camera is unable to edit images captured with 79, E16,  
other cameras.  
Cannot use quick retouch,  
D-Lighting, skin softening,  
filter effects, small picture,  
or crop.  
The COOLPIX S6300 cannot rotate images  
Cannot rotate image.  
captured with another make or model of digital  
camera, or ones captured with 3D photography.  
Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the 96, E79  
TV settings setup menu.  
Cables are connected to the HDMI mini  
connector (Type C) and to the USB/audio/video E23,  
output connector simultaneously. E26  
81, 84,  
Images are not displayed  
on TV.  
Memory card contains no images. Replace the 20  
memory card. Remove the memory card to play  
back images from the internal memory.  
Album icons are reset to  
their default icons, images Data saved in the internal memory or on the  
added to albums cannot  
be displayed in favorite  
pictures mode.  
memory card may not be played back correctly if  
overwritten by a computer.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The desired image was sorted to a category  
other than the category currently displayed.  
Images saved by a camera other than the  
COOLPIX S6300 and images copied using the  
Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort  
mode.  
The saved images are not  
displayed in auto sort  
mode.  
Images saved in the internal memory or on the  
memory card may not be played back correctly  
if overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 images and movies in total can be  
added to each category. If the desired category  
already contains 999 images or movies in total,  
new images or movies cannot be added.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm system requirements.  
Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2  
automatically. For more information about  
Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information  
contained in ViewNX 2.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not  
start when camera is  
connected.  
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the  
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed  
and it may be impossible to print images when  
Auto is selected for the Charge by computer  
option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by  
computer option to Off and reconnect the  
camera to the printer.  
The PictBridge startup  
screen is not displayed  
when the camera is  
connected to a printer.  
Memory card contains no images. Replace the 20  
memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print images from 20  
the internal memory.  
Images to be printed are  
not displayed.  
Images captured using 3D photography  
cannot be printed.  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in  
the following situations, even when printing from  
a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to  
select paper size.  
Cannot select paper size  
with camera.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S6300 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
16.0 million  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1
/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels  
10× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
4.5-45.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-250 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.2-5.8  
Construction  
8 elements in 8 groups (1 ED lens element)  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1000 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Digital zoom  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Lens shift  
Contrast-detect AF  
[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ,  
[T]: Approx. 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) to ∞  
Macro mode: Approx. 10 cm (4 in.) to  
position)  
Focus range  
(from lens)  
(wide-angle  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), manual with 99  
focus areas, center, subject tracking  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
6.7-cm (2.7-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection  
coating and 5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
DCF, Exif 2.3, DPOF, and MPF compliant  
File system  
Still pictures: JPEG  
3D images: MPO  
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV  
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo)  
File formats  
16M (High) [4608 × 3456P]  
16M [4608 × 3456]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
4M [2272 × 1704]  
2M [1600 × 1200]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
Image size  
(pixels)  
16:9 [4608 × 2592]  
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Specifications  
ISO sensitivity  
(Standard output  
sensitivity)  
ISO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600)  
Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800)  
Exposure  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than  
2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more)  
Metering  
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and  
exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Exposure control  
Shutter  
1
Mechanical and CMOS electronic shutter  
1
/2000-1 s  
1
1
1
/4000- /120 s (Continuous H: 120 fps)  
Speed  
1
/4000- /60 s (Continuous H: 60 fps)  
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Aperture  
Range  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2.0 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/6.4 [W])  
Self-timer  
Flash  
Can be selected from 10 s and 2 s  
Range (approx.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)  
[W]: 0.5 to 5.6 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft)  
[T]: 1.0 to 3.1 m (3 ft 4 in. to 10 ft)  
Flash control  
Interface  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Data transfer protocol  
Video output  
MTP, PTP  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Can be selected from Auto, 480p, 720p, and 1080i  
HDMI output  
Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB)  
HDMI mini connector (Type C) (HDMI output)  
I/O terminal  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi,  
Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,  
Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian,  
Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese  
Supported languages  
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included)  
AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)  
Power sources  
Charging time  
Approx. 3 h and 50 min (when using Charging AC Adapter  
EH-69P and when no charge remains)  
Still pictures*: Approx. 230 shots  
Movies: Approx. 1 h (HD 1080pP (1920×1080))  
The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the  
maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even  
when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for  
longer recording.  
Battery life  
(EN-EL12)  
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Specifications  
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Approx. 93.6 × 57.7 × 26.0 mm (3.7 × 2.3 × 1.1 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz) (including battery and SD memory card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Less than 85% (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of  
25°C (77°F).  
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life  
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2)°C (73 ( 4)°F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash  
fired with every other shot, image mode set to P 4608×3456. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)  
Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)  
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A  
Rated output  
DC 5.0 V, 550 mA  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug  
adapter)  
For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
For Korea: Approx. 55 × 59 × 66.5 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.7 in.)  
Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter)  
For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz)  
B 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.  
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Specifications  
Supported Standards  
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital  
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.  
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows  
images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards.  
Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still  
cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be  
used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-  
compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
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Index  
Audio/video-in jack 81, E23  
Auto flash 63  
Symbols  
A Auto mode 22, 26, 38  
Auto mode 26, 38  
x Scene mode 41  
Auto off 23, 95, E76  
Auto sort menu 79, E10  
Auto sort mode 78, E10  
Autofocus mode 40, 59, 91, E45,  
B
D Special effects mode 51  
F Smart portrait mode 53  
s Subject tracking mode 57  
c Playback mode 32, 78  
h Favorite pictures mode 78, E7  
F Auto sort mode 78, E10  
C List by date mode 78, E12  
z Setup menu 94  
g (Telephoto) 29  
Backlighting o 47  
f (Wide-angle) 29  
Battery 16, 18, 25  
i Playback zoom 33  
Battery chamber 3  
h Thumbnail display 33  
j Help 41  
Battery charger 19, E91  
Battery latch 16  
b (e movie-record) button 4, 5  
A Shooting mode button 4, 5, 9  
c Playback button 4, 5, 9, 32  
k Apply selection button 5, 10  
d button 4, 5, 11, 39, 79, 91, 94  
l Delete button 4, 5, 34, E57  
m Flash mode 62  
n Self-timer 64  
p Macro mode 65  
o Exposure compensation 66  
Battery level 22  
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
Beach Z 44  
Best Shot Selector 46, E39  
Black and white copy n 47  
Black-and-white 40, E42  
Blink proof 56, E47  
Blink warning 96, E82  
Brightness 94, E69  
Button sound E75  
Numerics  
C
3D photography s 50, E5  
3D pictures 50, E5  
A
AC adapter 19, E91  
AF area mode 40, E43  
AF assist 95, E74  
Charge by computer 96, E80  
Charge lamp 3, 19  
Charger 18, E91  
Charging AC Adapter 18, E91  
Choose key picture 80, E13, E61  
Close-up k 45  
Album E9  
Color options 40, E42  
Compression ratio 69  
Aperture value 30  
Audio/video cable 81, E23, E91  
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Index  
Computer 81, 84  
Connector cover 3  
Continuous 39, E38  
Copying images 79, E59  
Crop E22  
Filter effects 79, E20  
Fireworks show m 46  
Firmware version 96, E89  
Fixed range auto E41  
Flash 62  
Cyanotype 40, E42  
Flash lamp 62  
Flash mode 62, 63  
Flash off 63  
Focus area 30  
D
Date and time 24, 94, E66  
Date format 24, E66  
Daylight E36  
Focus indicator 7  
Focus lock 76  
Folder name E90  
Food u 46  
Format internal memory 96, E77  
Format memory cards 20, 96, E77  
Formatting 20, 96, E77  
FSCN E90  
Daylight saving time 25, 94, E67  
Delete 34, E15, E57  
Digital zoom 29, 95, E74  
Direct print 81, E25  
D-Lighting 79, E18  
DPOF F16  
DPOF print E30  
Full-frame playback 32  
Full-time AF 40, 91, E45, E64  
H
DSCN E90  
Dusk/dawn i 44  
E
Easy panorama playback 48, E4  
Easy panorama V 48, E2  
EH-69P 18, E91  
Exposure compensation 66  
Extension E90  
HDMI E79  
HDMI cable E23  
HDMI device control E79  
HDMI mini connector 2  
HDR 47  
Help 41  
High key G 51  
Eye-Fi upload 96, E84  
Eyelet for camera strap 2  
F
High-contrast monochrome F 51  
High-speed continuous 39, E38  
HS movie 91, E31, E63  
I
Identifier E90  
Image copy E59  
Image mode 69  
Face detection 73  
Face priority 40, E43  
Face priority tracking 59, E48  
Favorite pictures menu 79, E8  
Favorite pictures mode 78, E7  
File name E90  
Image review 94, E69  
Image size 69  
Fill flash 63  
Imprinting date and time E71  
Filmstrip 96, E85  
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Internal memory 21  
ISO sensitivity 39, E41  
J
O
Open with HS footage 91, E31,  
JPG E90  
Optical zoom 29  
Optional accessories E91  
L
P
Landscape c 42  
Language 96, E78  
Panorama Maker 6 83  
Paper size E27, E28  
Party/indoor f 44  
Pet portrait auto release 49  
Pet portrait O 49  
Photo info 94, E69  
PictBridge 81, E25, F16  
Playback menu 79, E49  
Playback mode 9, 32, 78  
Playback zoom 33  
Portrait b 42  
Lens cover 2  
List by date menu 79, E12  
List by date mode 78, E12  
Low key H 51  
M
Macro mode 65  
Memory capacity 22  
Memory card 20  
Memory card slot 20  
Microphone 2  
Power 22, 23  
Monitor 6, F5  
Power switch 22, 23  
Power-on lamp 22, 23  
Preset manual E37  
Monitor settings 94, E69  
Motion detection 95, E73  
MOV E90  
Pre-shooting cache 39, E38, E40  
Pressing halfway 4  
Movie editing 92, E34  
Movie length 90  
Print date 25, 95, E71  
Print order 79, E49  
Print order date option 25, E50  
Printer 81, E25  
Movie menu 91  
Movie options 91, E62  
Movie playback 92  
Movie recording 88, E62  
MPO E90  
Protect 79, E54  
Q
Quick retouch 79, E18  
Multi selector 4, 5, 10  
Multi-shot 16 E39  
Museum l 46  
N
R
Night landscape j 45  
Night portrait e 43  
Nikon Transfer 2 83, 85  
Nostalgic sepia E 51  
Number of exposures remaining 22, 70  
Rechargeable battery E91  
Rechargeable Li-ion battery 16, 18,  
Recording movies 88, E62  
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Recording slow motion movies 91,  
Sports d 43  
SSCN E90  
Red-eye reduction 63  
Remove from favorites E8  
Reset all 96, E86  
Rotary multi selector 4, 5, 10  
Rotate image 79, E56  
RSCN E90  
Standard color 40, E42  
Strap 13  
Subject tracking menu 59, E48  
Subject tracking mode 57  
Sunset h 44  
T
S
Time difference 94, E68  
Time zone 94, E66, E68  
Tripod socket 3, F15  
Scene auto selector x 42  
Scene mode 41, 42  
Selective color I 51  
Self-timer 64  
TV settings 96, E79  
Self-timer lamp 2, 64  
Sequence display options 80, E13,  
U
USB cable 81, 84, E26, E91  
USB/audio/video output connector 81,  
V
Setup menu 94  
Shooting 26, 28, 30  
Shooting menu 39, E36  
Shooting mode 9, 26  
Shutter sound E75  
Shutter speed 30  
Shutter-release button 4, 5, 30  
Single 39, E38  
Single AF 40, 91, E45, E64  
Skin softening 56, 79, E19, E46  
Slide show 79, E53  
Slow sync 63  
Small picture 79, E21  
Smart portrait menu 56, E46  
Smart portrait mode 53  
Smile timer 56, E46  
Snow z 44  
Vibration reduction 95, E72  
Video mode E79  
ViewNX 2 82  
Vivid color 40, E42  
Voice memo 79, E57  
Volume 92, E57  
W
WAV E90  
Welcome screen 94, E65  
White balance 39, E36  
Wind noise reduction 91, E64  
Z
Zoom control 4, 5, 29  
Zoom in 29  
Zoom out 29  
Soft D 51  
Sound settings 95, E75  
Speaker 3  
Special effects mode 51  
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