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DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual En - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 2
of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard ("AVC video") and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 3
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 4
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 5
information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 6
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 7
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 8
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 use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 9
: • 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 10
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 instruments of the hospital. 3D Images Do not continuously view 3D images recorded with this device for - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 11
and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 12
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. Nikon OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 13
Mode 9 Using the Rotary Multi Selector ...10 Using Menus (the d Button) ...11 Attaching the Camera Strap ...13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery...16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 14
71 Using Face Detection...73 Using Skin Softening...75 Focus Lock ...76 Playback Features...77 Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback 78 Available Playback Modes...78 Switching Between Playback Modes ...78 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu 79 Connecting the Camera to - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 15
Back Movies...92 General Camera Setup...93 The Setup Menu ...94 Reference Section ...E1 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback E2 Shooting with Easy Panorama...E2 Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama E4 Using 3D Photography ...E5 Favorite Pictures Mode ...E7 Adding Images to Albums...E7 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 16
Menu ...E65 Welcome Screen ...E65 Time Zone and Date...E66 Monitor Settings...E69 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time E71 Vibration Reduction ...E72 Motion Detection ...E73 AF Assist...E74 Digital Zoom ...E74 Sound Settings...E75 Auto Off ...E76 Format Memory/Format Card ...E77 Language...E78 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 17
...E85 Reset All ...E86 Firmware Version ...E89 File and Folder Names...E90 Optional Accessories ...E91 Error Messages ...E92 Technical Notes and Index...F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera ...F2 The Battery...F3 Charging AC Adapter...F4 Memory Cards ...F4 Cleaning and Storage - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 18
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode 5 The Monitor ...6 Basic Operations 9 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 20
playback 5, 33 i: playback zoom 5, 33 j: help 41 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 22 4 Self-timer lamp 64 AF-assist illuminator 95 5 Microphone (stereo 79, 88 6 Flash 62 7 Lens 8 Lens cover 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 HDMI connector cover 81 11 HDMI mini connector (Type C 81 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 21
d (menu) button 4, 5, 11, 39, 79, 91, 94 9 Connector cover 18, 81 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 16, 17 11 Battery latch 16 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Memory card slot 20 14 USB/audio/video output connector 18, 81 15 Tripod socket 16 Monitor 6, 26 17 Speaker 79, 92 3 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 22
and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Main Function A Shooting mode button Changes the shooting mode (displays the shooting mode selection screen). 26 Zooms in and out; rotate to g (i) to zoom Zoom control in and make the subject larger - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 23
Used in Playback Mode Control Name Playback button Zoom control Main Function • Changes the playback mode (displays the playback mode selection screen). • When the camera is off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • When rotated to g (i): Magnifies the image - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 24
'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 37 10 2 36 2 45 35 33 34 13 10 32 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 25
Camera 1 Shooting mode 26, 27 2 Macro mode 65 3 Zoom indicator 29, 65 4 Focus indicator 30 5 AE/AF-L indicator E5 6 Flash mode 62 7 Battery (HS movies 91 16 Image mode 69 17 Easy panorama 48 18 Number of exposures remaining (still images 22 19 Internal memory indicator 22 20 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 26
92 12 Print order icon 79 13 Image mode 69 8 14 Easy panorama 48 15 Movie options 91 Easy panorama playback guide 16 48, E4 Sequence playback guide 32 Movie playback guide 92 17 Volume indicator 79, 92, E57 18 Quick retouch icon 79 19 D-Lighting icon 79 20 Filter effects icon - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 27
30 0004. JPG 29m 0s 1140 4/ 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 28
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 n (selftimer) menu (A64). Displays the o (exposure compensation) guide Auto (A66). Applies the current selection. Displays the - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 29
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 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG 29m 0s 1140 4/ 4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Tabs Shooting menu Image mode - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 30
Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 31
Attaching the Camera Strap Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 13 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 32
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the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use After Purchase).....24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture ...28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 34
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 is running low. See "Preparation 2 Charge the Battery" (A18) for more information. 16 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 35
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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Notes About the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 36
of Shooting and Playback 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 37
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 38
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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Formatting Memory Cards • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 39
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 40
Prepare to charge or replace the battery. The camera cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully charged battery. 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 41
-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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 42
The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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 Press the multi selector H or I to - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 43
Yes and press the k button. • When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode. Date and time 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 2 hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 44
shooting 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. • See "Shooting Mode" (A6) in "The Monitor" for information about the shooting mode screen. • The shooting mode setting - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 45
tracking A57 Ideal for focusing on moving subjects. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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 features. See "Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (A61 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 46
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 47
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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 48
2 5 0 F 3.2 Shutter Aperture speed 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 49
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 50
and Playback 4/ 4 Current image number/ 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 51
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 15/05/2012 15:30 g 0004. JPG (i) The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4/ 4 f (h) Displayed area guide Image is - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 52
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 34 When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 53
is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 54
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Shooting Features 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. 29m 0s Smart - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 56
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 57
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. • When white balance is set to settings other than Auto or Flash, set the flash mode (A62) to W (off). E36 Allows you to capture a series of images - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 58
setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, and Cyanotype. E42 AF area mode Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus; the available settings are Face E43 priority (default setting), Auto, Manual, and Center. Autofocus mode When Single AF is - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 59
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 Using the Multi Selector" (A61 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 60
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 61
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 62
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 63
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 64
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 65
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 66
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 67
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 68
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 69
tone. 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 70
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 71
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 72
Shooting Features 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. • See "Notes About Face Detection" (A74) for more information. C - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 73
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 74
image size and image quality used when saving images (A69). If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied 69 to all shooting modes. Allows you to set the skin softening effect. The camera cannot be used with this feature. E46 When On is selected, the camera automatically - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 75
Shooting Features 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 (A26-27) When you register a subject, subject tracking begins and the focus area - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 76
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. 58 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 77
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 78
Shooting Features 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 79
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 80
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. • See "Available Flash Modes" (A63) - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 81
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 82
multi selector J (n self-timer). Shooting Features 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 83
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 84
-release button to take a picture. • To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0. Shooting Features C Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even 66 after the camera is turned off. - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 85
Off3 Exposure compensation (A66) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off. 3 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 86
Shooting Features Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default settings for scene modes are described below. Flash (A62) Self-timer (A64) Macro (A65) Exposure compensation (A66) x (A42) U1 Off Off2 0.0 b (A42) V Off Off2 0.0 c (A42) W2 Off Off2 0.0 d (A43) W2 Off2 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 87
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 88
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. Image mode Q by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 89
-timer cannot be used. 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) When using Black-and-white, Sepia - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 90
zoom cannot be used. When a setting other than Single is selected, the shutter sound is disabled. Shooting Features 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 91
face closest to the camera Smart portrait mode (A53) Up to 3 The face closest to the center of the frame * For more information about face detection while using subject tracking mode, see "Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)" (A57). • When using A (auto) mode, if you press the - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 92
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 93
Shooting Features 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 94
following procedure describes how to use focus lock when using A (auto) mode with AF area mode (A40) set to Center. 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 3 Continue - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 95
chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Auto sort 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG 4/ 4 Auto sort Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Print order Slide - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 96
back. Switching Between Playback Modes Playback Features 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 97
skin tones. E19 Digital filter effects can be used to apply a variety of effects to images. Effect types include Soft, Selective color, Cross E20 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 98
screen (E12) to apply the same function to all images captured on the selected date. 4 This function is not available for images captured in 3D photography scene mode (A41). 5 This function is not displayed when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode. Playback Features - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 99
damage the camera or memory card. Printing images without using a computer E26 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 100
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. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Playback Features Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 101
on-screen instructions to install the software. 5 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 102
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 84 The connection may not be recognized if the camera is - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 103
Nikon Transfer 2 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 S6300 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 104
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Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 29m 0s 1140 In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 15/05/2012 15:30 0010. MOV 10s 14m30s 4s Recording and Playing Back Movies 87 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 106
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 107
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 108
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 109
• 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. E63 Autofocus mode When A Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked when movie recording - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 110
playback is paused using the controls display the movie edit screen, which I allows mode (A32) or thumbnail playback mode (A33) and press the l button (A34). B Notes About Playing Back Movies 92 The COOLPIX S6300 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 111
be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date 29m 0s Vibration reduction 1140 Motion detection AF assist • See "Using Menus (the d Button)" (A11) for information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each setting - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 112
Description A Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to use a picture taken with the camera as the welcome screen. The welcome screen is not displayed by default. E65 Allows - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 113
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). E74 Sound settings Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off. • Camera operation sounds are disabled when using certain modes, such as the - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 114
these settings to match your TV. You can select the video output mode (NTSC or PAL) and adjust HDMI output settings. E79 Charge by computer 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 115
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 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ......E13 Editing - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 116
to focus. • The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide-angle position. 29m 0s • A grid is displayed in the monitor. 1140 • 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 117
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 118
using the mode. * Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector. Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 119
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 120
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 121
zoom control (A2) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to 12-image Back thumbnail display. • 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. • The selected images are added and the camera - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 122
. • To cancel removal, select No. Reference Section 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. E8 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 123
the list of albums screen. Back Choose icon Back Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 124
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 125
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 126
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. Reference Section B Notes About List by Date Mode • Up to 29 dates - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 127
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) - Continuous H - Continuous L - Pre-shooting cache - Continuous H: 120 fps - Continuous H: 60 fps • - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 128
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 129
in a Sequence If Sequence display options (E61) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only, images to be deleted vary as described below. To display the screen for selecting the deletion method, press the l button. • If only key pictures are displayed for sequences when the l button is pressed - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 130
to zoom in on a subject or arrange a composition. Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 131
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 Quick retouch D-Lighting Filter effects Skin softening Small picture Crop Editing functions to use The skin softening - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 132
. Quick retouch Normal Amount 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Reference Section 4/ 4 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 k button. • The original version is - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 133
Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M e Skin softening 1 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 134
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 135
using the filter effects function are indicated by the c icon displayed during playback. Back Save 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Reference Section 4/ 4 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image 1:16). • The copy is displayed with a black - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 136
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 137
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 138
-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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 139
• 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 140
monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2012 NO. 3 2 32 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 141
(Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E26), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired Print selection image and press the k button. 15/05 • Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 142
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. Reference Section 2 Use the multi selector to select Paper - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 143
for images, the selection is canceled. • Rotate the zoom control Start print Cancel Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 144
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). • 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 145
using HD 1080p (1920×1080) HD 720p (1280×720) iFrame 540 (960×540) VGA (640×480) HS 120 fps (640×480) HS 60 fps (1280×720) 3 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 146
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 147
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 148
using p iFrame 540 (960×540) (E62)). 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point screen is displayed. 1m30s 3 Press H or I to choose the M control (choose start point). Choose start point While the preview is playing, rotate the zoom control to g/f to adjust the volume. Rotate - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 149
movie is saved. Editing Movies Save OK? Yes No Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 150
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 151
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 the multi selector to select b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 152
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). Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, 25 frames are captured at a speed of about 1/60 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 153
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 154
lights in green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press down halfway Press down all the way Reference Section Images saved by pressing halfway Images remaining. C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode • Each time images are captured using Continuous H, Continuous - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 155
is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting without the flash, shooting while using the zoom, etc., images may contain noise. Option Description Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 125 when there is sufficient lighting; the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 156
n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. The current color - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 157
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 a Face priority (default setting) w Auto x Manual Description When the camera detects a human face, it - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 158
for A (Auto) Mode) Option y Center 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. 29m 0s 1140 Focus area Reference Section B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 159
halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses. Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 160
Portrait Menu • See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (A69) for information about 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 R Normal (default - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 161
the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved. Option Description y On 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 162
The Subject Tracking Menu • See "Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (A69) for information about 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 A Single AF B Full-time AF (default - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 163
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. • In favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, the screen shown on the right is not displayed - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 164
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 165
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 166
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 167
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 • To change the - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 168
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 169
The Image Selection Screen When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images (E49) • Protect (E54) • Rotate image (E56) • Copy > Selected images (E59) • Choose key picture (E61) • Favorite pictures (E7) • - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 170
, and save orientation information with the image. Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 171
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 172
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 173
(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. • Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory to memory card. • Card to camera: Copy images - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 174
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 175
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 176
of 16:9 are recorded. A format supported by Apple Inc. • Movie bitrate: Approx. 20.7 Mbps Movies cannot be edited (E34). 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 177
2.9 Mbps 1/2-speed slow motion movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio are recorded. • Max. recording 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 178
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 A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 179
setting) COOLPIX Select an image Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 180
the d button M z tab M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Date format Time zone Description Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 181
zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. 1 0 :3 0 EDT: New York Toronto Lima -0 5 :0 0 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 182
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 -10 Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti -9 Alaska, Anchorage -8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 183
Monitor settings Set the options below. Option Photo info Image review Brightness Description Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting more information. This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting. The default setting is On. - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 184
Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004. JPG Show info 29m 0s 1140 4/ 4 Auto info (default setting) Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is hidden, as in Hide info below. Information - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 185
imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 186
• 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 187
subject tracking mode is camera detects camera shake or subject movement, it increases shutter speed and the motion detection icon turns green camera shake in some situations. • Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark. • The images captured using - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 188
the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A29). 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 189
, 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. Select On (default setting) or Off. The shutter sound is disabled even if On is selected, when using any continuous shooting settings - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 190
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. E76 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 191
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 192
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 Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Brazilian Portuguese European Portuguese Russian - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 193
) is selected, the TV's remote control can be used to control the camera during playback. See "Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)" (E24) for more information. Set the method used to output 3D images captured with this camera to HDMI devices. Select On (default setting) to play back - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 194
the USB cable (A81). Option Auto (default setting) Off 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. The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 195
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 196
(A42), Portrait (A42), or Night portrait (A43) scene mode Option On Off (default setting) 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 197
Switch to full-frame playback Select the face to be displayed Delete the image Switch to shooting mode Control g (i) f (h) Description Rotate the zoom control to g (i). 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 198
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 199
. Disables the filmstrip. 10/ 10 Reference Section 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 200
will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A62) Self-timer (A64) Macro mode (A65) Exposure compensation (A66) Default value Auto Off Off 0.0 Shooting Menu Option Image mode (A69) White balance (E36) Continuous (E38) ISO sensitivity (E41) Color options - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 201
Open with HS footage (E63) Autofocus mode (E64) Wind noise reduction (E64) Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (E65) Photo info (E69) Image review (E69) Brightness (E69) Print date (E71) Vibration reduction (E72) Motion detection (E73) AF assist (E74) Digital zoom (E74) Button sound (E75) Shutter sound - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 202
) HDMI (E79) HDMI device control (E79) HDMI 3D output (E79) Charge by delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A34) 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 203
Firmware Version Press the d button M z tab M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. The Setup Menu COOLPIX S6300 Ver.x.x Back Reference Section E89 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 204
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 205
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. USB Cable UC-E61 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP161 1 Included with the camera at the time of purchase (Aii). 2 When using in other - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 206
recording. Memory card is write protected. Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked. This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Cause/Solution A Clock not set. Set date and time. E66 Charge or replace battery. 16, 18 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 207
card and use internal memory. 69 34, 92 20 21 Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. E77 Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or E90 memory card. Image cannot be saved. Image cannot be used for welcome screen - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 208
movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select memory card with faster write speed. 20 Memory contains no images. 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 209
. E5 34 - Lens error Lens error. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service 22 representative. Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. E26 System error Error has - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 210
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.* Printer error: file corrupt An error caused by the image file has occurred. Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 211
Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 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 F1 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 212
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 213
. • 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 214
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 215
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. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 216
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 Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. Camera cannot be turned on. - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 217
mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button. • 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 cable or HDMI cable - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 218
memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already saved will not be affected. Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution A Cannot switch to shooting mode. No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. • When camera is in playback mode - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 219
Troubleshooting Problem Flash does not fire. Digital zoom cannot be used. Cause/Solution • The flash mode is set to W (off). • Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. • - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 220
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Images are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 221
rotate image. The COOLPIX S6300 cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital - camera, or ones captured with 3D photography. Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Cables are connected to the HDMI mini - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 222
Troubleshooting Problem The saved images are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. Images to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 223
and Index Nikon COOLPIX S6300 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 224
no charge remains) Battery life (EN-EL12) 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 225
and SD memory card) 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 226
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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 227
3 Battery charger 19, E91 Battery latch 16 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3, 16, 20 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 BSS 46, E39 Button sound E75 C Charge by - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 228
Flash mode 62, 63 Flash off 63 Focus 30, 40, E43 Focus area 30 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 Full-frame playback 32 Full-time AF 40, 91, E45, E64 H HDMI E79 HDMI cable E23 HDMI - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 229
MPO E90 Multi selector 4, 5, 10 Multi-shot 16 E39 Museum l 46 N Night landscape j 45 Night portrait e 43 Nikon Transfer 2 83, 85 Nostalgic sepia E 51 Number of exposures remaining 22, 70 O Open with HS footage 91, E31, E63 Optical zoom 29 Optional accessories E91 P Panorama Maker 6 83 Paper size - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 230
4, 5, 10 Rotate image 79, E56 RSCN E90 S Scene auto selector x 42 Scene mode 41, 42 Selective 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 - Nikon COOLPIX S6300 | Reference Manual - Page 231
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