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    En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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    is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by o Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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    Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Scene Modes: n Scene Mode One-Touch Portrait Mode More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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    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 or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or
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    Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. • Only use a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in
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    result in electric shock. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables
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    Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
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    Introduction Table of Contents Introduction ...ii For Your Safety ii WARNINGS ii Notices...v About This Manual 1 Information and Precautions 2 Parts of the Camera 4 The Monitor...6 Shooting ...6 Playback ...7 Basic Operations 8 The o (shooting/playback) Button 8 The Multi Selector 8 The p
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    Introduction Table of Contents Scene Modes: n Scene Mode 32 Assist and Scene Modes 32 Assist Modes ...33 Taking Pictures in Assist Modes 33 B Portrait Assist 34 E Landscape Assist 35 P Sports Assist 36 D Night Portrait Assist 37 Scene Modes ...38 Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 38 One-Touch
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    Introduction Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 62 Connecting to a TV 63 Connecting to a Computer 64 Before Connecting the Camera 64 Setting the USB Option 65 Transferring Pictures to a Computer 66 Connecting to a Printer 68 Connecting the Camera and Printer
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    Introduction Table of Contents k Interface 106 n Reset All 107 B Firmware Version 108 Technical Notes 109 Optional Accessories 109 Image File and Folder Names 110 Caring for the Camera 111 Cleaning 113 Storage ...113 Error Messages 114 Troubleshooting 118 Specifications 123 Index...127 x
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    you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it camera. This icon indicates that more c information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as
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    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 of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any
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    Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera Zoom control (c 22) See also: • j (thumbnail playback): c 46 • k (playback zoom): c 47 • l (help): c 11 m (one-touch portrait) button (c 44) u (D-Lighting) button (c 50) Power-on lamp (c 16) Shutter-release button (c 24) Power switch (c 16) Built-in
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera The Multi selector (c 8) In shooting mode, you can activate the flash (J), the self-timer (H), and macro close-up mode (F). H: Display self-timer menu (c 30) F: Display macro closeup mode menu (c 31) J: Display flash mode menu (c 28) d/g: Apply selection/
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    Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). Shooting 20 A 21 qwz 19 f g h i j l 2 5 1G3 4 p 6 zABCD 7 MF q g BhM MO 8 w9 W 10 18 C D B A 17 b c e h i C I+1.0 c 10H 11
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    3 Internal memory/memory card indicator 18 4 Battery level indicator 20 5 Volume indicator 52, 58 6 Voice memo recording guide...... 52 7 Voice memo playback guide....... 52 Current frame number/total 8 number of frames/ movie length 58 9 D-Lighting icon 50 10 Movie playback indicator
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    menu, or move cursor left (I) Move cursor down (H) Move cursor up (G) Display the sub-menu, move cursor right, or apply selection (J) Apply selection * In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left, and right of the multi selector is shown as GHIJ. 8
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    Basic Operations The p Button Press p during shooting or playback to display each mode-selection menu. To choose the desired mode, use the multi selector. Introduction Shooting Modes L (G): Auto mode (c 20) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by
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    Introduction Basic Operations The m Button Press m to display the menu for the mode selected (c 9). L : Auto mode → Shooting menu (c 76) n : Scene mode → Scene menu (c 32) T : Movie mode → Movie menu (c 53) O : Voice recording mode → Setup menu (c 94) m : One-touch portrait mode → One-
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    Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Information about camera menu options can be displayed in the COOLPIX S9 monitor. Press the zoom control to l (v) to view a description of the currently selected item. Continuous Keep the shutter-release button pressed to take pictures continuously. Exit
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    First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
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    and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to iv of this manual. The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative. j The EN-EL8 Battery Before using the EN-EL8, read
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    First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks
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    camera on in playback mode.) j Note on the Battery Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii to iv and 112 of this manual. j Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide
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    First Steps Setting Display Language, Date, and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 Press the multi selector GHIJ to choose the desired language
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    GH to edit the day ([D]) (order of the day, month, and year may differ in some areas) and press J. Home time zone XLondon,Casablanca Back press J. Date D M Y 10 09 2006 00 00 8 Press GH to edit the year ([Y]), hour, and minutes. Press J after setting each item. [D], [M], and [Y] blink.
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    First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (24 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (c 109). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and only pictures recorded
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    First Steps Inserting Memory Cards j Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (c 105). Card is not formatted • Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in L (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green)
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    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select L (Auto) Mode Shooting mode L displayed in auto mode M Internal memory/memory card M Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. O Pictures will be recorded to memory card. M w c 18 Image mode Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and self-timer lamp. When taking pictures in "tall" orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture j Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally with digital zoom. Details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. 23
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    Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (p) is green. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator blinks red. Change the composition and try
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    Step 3 Focus and Shoot l Shutter-Release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Full-Frame Playback 1 Press o to display pictures in the monitor. To view additional pictures, press the multi selector HJ to view pictures in the order recorded, GI to view pictures in reverse order. Press and
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures k Full-Frame Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Press Description c Playback zoom Zoom control to k (v) Enlarge view of picture currently displayed in
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    Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3-2.6 m (1 ft.-8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.3-1.4 m (1 ft.-4 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available: z Auto (default) Flash fires automatically when lighting is
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    assist illuminator is not available in some modes (c 32-43) and can also be turned off manually (c 103), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. k If the camera detects "red-eye" after a picture is taken, Nikon's own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image as it is
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    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 Press H (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback:
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    Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the flash fires, play the picture back and
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    Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes The camera offers a choice of four "assist" modes and eleven "scene" modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Assist Modes The following modes offer framing
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    Set up Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Exit Assist modes 4 Press GH to choose the appropriate composition and press d. Framing guides are displayed if available. B Portrait B Portrait N Portrait left O Portrait right P Portrait close-up Q Portrait couple Exit 5 Position the subject in
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    are softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, naturallooking skin tones. B Portrait (default) Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are displayed in the monitor. N Portrait left Compose shot with subject in left half of frame. Camera focuses on subject inside the
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    are displayed in the monitor. S Scenic view Use to photograph distant skylines. Camera focuses at infinity. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide. U Architecture Use to photograph buildings. Camera focuses at infinity. A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals
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    Assist Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed. P Sports (default) While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate of about 1.7 frames per second (fps). Camera
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    Assist Modes D Night Portrait Assist Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the same assist options as portrait assist mode (c 34). Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise;
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    Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Scene Modes Taking Pictures in Scene Modes 1 Enter scene mode by pressing Scene p in shooting mode, selecting n (press the multi selector J), and then pressing d. The camera returns to the scene mode selected last time. 2 Press m to display the scene menu. 3 Press
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    The following modes are available: C Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • Hold the camera steady to prevent camera shake. C A1 H Off1 F Off 1 Other settings can be selected. H Beach/snow
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    Scene Modes J Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Use of a tripod recommended to prevent blurring. C B H Off1 F Off u 1 Other settings can be selected. G Night landscape
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    Scene Modes: n Scene Mode Scene Modes N 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. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. • BSS (c 84) turns on automatically. • Hold
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    Scene Modes L Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. C J H Off1 F 1 Other settings can be selected. F Panorama
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    2 Press GHIJ to choose the direction and press d. Scene Modes FG BM Scene Modes: n Scene Mode 3 Take the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. 4 Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you
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    selected with the mode-selection menu. 1 Press m (one-touch A portrait mode). The K guide is displayed. One-Touch Portrait Mode 2 Frame a picture using the K guide. A When the camera detects a face, the guide is dis- played with a double yellow border. When the camera detects more than one
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    The One-Touch Portrait Menu Press m in one-touch portrait mode to display the one-touch portrait menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored next time this mode is selected. Z Set up Display setup menu (c 94). Z Image mode (default: Normal(2816)) Choose an image size and quality (c 77). One-
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press the zoom control to t (j) in full-frame playback to display pictures in "contact sheets" of four or nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description c Choose
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    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the zoom control to v (k) to zoom in on still X4.0 images displayed in full-frame playback (c 26). Playback zoom is not available when the current picture is a movie or a copy created using the small picture function. While image is zoomed in, the zoom
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    Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX S9 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files. The editing features described below are available. Editing function Crop D-Lighting Small Picture Description Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion
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    Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when N:u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (c 47) enabled. 1 Press the zoom con- X4.0 trol to v (k) to zoom in on the image. Press the zoom control to v or t to adjust the zoom ratio. 2 Refine copy
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    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback (c 26) and press i (m). D-Lighting copies can also be created by pressing i (m) after selecting a picture in thumbnail playback mode. The results of D-Lighting enhancement can be
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    Editing Pictures H Resizing Pictures: Small Picture The following sizes are available: I 640×480: Suited to television playback. J 320×240: Suited to display on web pages. K 160×120: Suitable for e-mail attachments. 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame 10.10.2006 playback mode (c 26). 15:
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    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera's built-in microphone (c 4) to record voice memos for pictures marked with N:O in full-frame playback (c 26). 10.10.2006 15:30 E D c 100NIKON 0005.JPG M NO 44 Record voice memo Play voice memo Adjust volume x Delete voice memo T A voice memo
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    Movies Movie Mode To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. 1 Enter movie mode by pressing Movie p in shooting mode, selecting S (press the multi selector I), and then pressing d. Exposure count display shows maximum
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    The Movie Menu Press m in movie mode to display the movie menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored the next time movie mode is selected. Z Set up Display setup menu (c 94). T Movie options (default: Small size 320) Choose type of movie that will be recorded (see below). Y Auto-focus mode (
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    Time-Lapse Movies 1 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Time-lapse movie640] and press d. 2 Press GH to choose the interval between shots and press d. 3 Press m to return to shooting mode. The Movie Menu Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse
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    The Movie Menu Stop-Motion Movies 1 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Movie options] > [Stop-motion movie] and press d. 2 Press GH to choose the playback speed and press d. 3 Press m to return to shooting mode. Movie options TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie640 Stop
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    The Movie Menu Auto-Focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Z Single AF (default) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. a Full-time AF Camera
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback (c 26), movies are recognized by the T icon. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press d. 10.10.2006 15:31 E 100NIKON 0009.MOV M Use the zoom control (x) to adjust playback volume. Press the multi selector IJ to choose a control, then
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    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. 1 Enter voice recording mode by pressing p in shooting mode, selecting O (press the multi selector H), and then pressing d. Voice recording The
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    Playing Voice Recordings 1 Enter audio playback mode by pressing p in playback mode, selecting q (press the multi selector H), and then pressing d. Voice recording files will be listed. Audio playback 2 Press GH to choose the desired file and press d. The selected file will be played back. Select
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    Copying Voice Recordings To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, dis- play the voice recording list shown in step 3 on the preceding page and press m. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. 1 Press p in the Select sound file screen (c 60). MNO:
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view pictures you have taken. Connecting to a TV (c 63) View pictures on a TV by connecting your camera via the supplied
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    Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures on the television. 1 Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video standard (c 106) and then turn off the camera. Video mode NTSC PAL Exit 2 Connect the A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video
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    installing and using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). Confirming USB Option The following switch to the "write" position before transferring pictures. 2 This camera supports the USB mass storage device class (default setting [Mass storage])
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    Connecting to a Computer Setting the USB Option Set the USB option (c 106) in the setup menu on the camera before connecting the camera to the computer or printer. 1 Press m. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Set up] and press d. 3 Press GH
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    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures to a Computer 1 Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed. 2 Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 3 Turn on the camera. At default PictureProject settings,
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    Connecting to a Computer 5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete. If the USB option is set to [PTP] Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If the USB option is set to [Mass storage] Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the camera off and
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    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (c 117) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Take pictures Select pictures for printing using [Print set] option (c 74) Connect to printer (c 69) Print pictures one at a time (c 70
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    Connecting the Camera and Printer 1 Set the USB option (c 65) to [PTP]. Connecting to a Printer USB PTP Mass storage Exit 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 4 Connect the USB cable as shown below. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 5 Turn on
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer j Connecting the USB Cable • When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Connecting to a Printer 5 Press GH to choose the desired paper size and press d. Monitor display returns to the PictBridge menu (step 2). To specify paper size using printer settings, choose [Default] in the paper size menu and press d. 6 Press GH
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    Connecting to a Printer Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (c 69), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press m. The print menu is displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 2 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Paper
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    when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press d. Printing 002/004 Cancel j Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: [Default] (the default paper size for the cur- rent printer), [3.5 × 5 in.], [5 × 7 in.], [Postcard], [100 × 150 mm], [4 × 6 in
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The [Print set] option in the playback menu (c 88) is used to create digital "print orders" for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (c 126). In addition to pictures themselves, shooting date and photo
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    a DPOF-compatible printer (c 101). • Use the [Date imprint] (c 101) option in the setup menu to print the date on pictures from a printer that does not support DPOF (position of the date is fixed at the bottom right hand corner of the picture). Once the [Date imprint] option is enabled, the date
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options only available in L mode (with the exception of [Image mode]). See "The m Button" (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Z Image Mode Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according to how you
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu k Image Mode and the Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures. All figures are approximate. If the number of
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d White Balance Adjust white balance based on the light source to give pictures the most realistic colors possible. [Auto] can be used under most types of lighting, or you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). 1 Place
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu I Exp. +/- Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. Exp. +/0.3 0 0.3
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Continuous Capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit r Single (default) One shot is
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu z Interval Timer Photography 1 Press the multi selector GH to choose [Intvl timer shooting] and press d. Continuous Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting Exit 2 Press GH to choose interval between shots and press d. Press m to return to
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu A Best Shot Selector (BSS) The "best shot selector" is recommended from situations in which inadvertent camera movement can result in blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. BSS may not produce the desired results if the
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu W Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu d Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Color Options Standard color Vivid color Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Exit e Standard color (default) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. C Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, "
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    Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in L mode: Flash mode Flash turns off at [Continuous] settings of [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] or when [BSS] is on. Applied setting is restored
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. See "The m Button" (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Z Set up Display the setup menu. w Print set Select pictures for printing. z Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. A Delete
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures Follow the steps below to select multiple pictures for a print set (c 90), deletion (c 91), protection from deletion (c 91), transfer (c 92), copying between internal memory and the memory card (c 93), or for the welcome screen (c 96).
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu w Print Set Create digital "print orders" for PictBridge printers (c 126) and DPOF-compatible devices (c 74). See "Selecting Multiple Pictures" (c 89) for more information on using this function. Print set Print selected Delete print set Exit z Slide Show Play
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus A Delete The delete menu contains the options shown below. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If a memory card is inserted, pictures on the memory card will be deleted
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    pictures can be marked for transfer. If more than 999 pictures are marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. • This camera cannot recognize the transfer settings for pictures applied with another make of camera. Use the COOLPIX
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu L Copy Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Exit The options of this menu allows you to copy the specified pictures or all pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card. Camera to
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus The setup menu contains the following options. See "The m Button" (c 10) for information on viewing and using the menu. Set up Shooting menu Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Exit R V W Z f u h h i M/O j k n B Menus
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Display the shooting or playback menu*. Shooting menu Set up Image mode White balance Exp. +/Continuous Exit Press the multi selector GH to choose [Set up] and press
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    Animation Select an image Exit Disable welcome (default setting) A welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on. Nikon Displays a welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Animation Displays a short animation when the camera is turned on. Select an image Select a picture in
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu W Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date 01.09.2006 00:00 Date Time zone Exit Date Set camera clock to current date and time (c 16). Time zone When Y (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (c 99) is
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 4 Press IJ to choose the travel destination time zone and press d. The setting is enabled. 5 Press m. The camera returns to shooting or playback mode. While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Y icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Time Zones (c 16) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central
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    , and Setup Menus In L mode, a framing grid is dis- M M played to help frame pictures; Framing grid other current settings or opera- tion guide is displayed for five seconds as in [Auto info] above. c 18 k Photo Info See "The Monitor" (c 6) for information on indicators in the monitor
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures for printing this information from printers that are not DPOF-compatible (c 117). f Date imprint Off Date Date and time Date counter Exit Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of
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    , choose an option, press the multi selector J, and enter a date (c 16). To select a date, choose an option and press d. Display options Choose [Number of days], [Years and days], or [Yrs, mnths, days] and press d. f Stored dates 10.10.2006 12.10.2006 --.--.---- Exit Display options Number of days
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u AF Assist If [Auto] is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. To disable this function, choose [Off]. Note that for some modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically (c 33-37, c 39-42
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h Blur Warning Choose whether or not to display the blur warning. Note that the warning may not always be displayed (c 120). At default setting, blur warning is [On]. Blur warning On Off Exit i Auto Off Auto off Choose the time allowed to elapse before the cam-
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu M Format Memory/O Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is labeled [Format memory] and formats internal memory. Remove the memory card from the camera to format the internal memory. If a memory card is inserted, the option is labeled [Format card]
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu j Language Choose one of 20 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default) Spanish French Indonesian Italian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Thai
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting, Playback, and Setup Menus n Reset All This option restores the following settings to their default values: Reset all Reset all settings to default values No Reset Exit Pop-up menu Flash mode (c 28) Self-timer (c 30) Macro close-up (c 31) One-touch
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting menu Image mode (c 77) White balance (c 79) Exposure compensation (c 81) Continuous (c 82) Interval timer BSS (c 84) Exposure BSS Sensitivity Color options (c 86) Movie menu Movie options (c 54) Set interval time Playback speed Auto-focus mode (c 57)
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    of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX S9. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger MH-62 battery charger Approved Memory Cards The following memory
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    using panorama assist (e.g., "101P_001"; c 42), "INTVL" for interval timer photography (e.g., "101INTVL"; c 83), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g., "101SOUND"; c 59), and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g., "100NIKON"). • Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current
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    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. j Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to
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    will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle
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    be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. 113
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    table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution c S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 97 w Battery running low. Prepare to charge or 14 change battery. Warning!! battery exhausted
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    Error Messages Display Problem Solution c Out of memory M or O Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image 77 size. • Delete pictures. 91 • Insert new memory 18 card. • Remove memory card
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    Error Messages Display Problem Solution c File contains no image data r File not created with u Lens error. Turn camera off and then 15 on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Lens cover error Lens cover error. Turn camera off and then 15 on again, or wait
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    Error Messages Display Transfer error E Problem Transfer error. System error u Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Check printer. Replace - ink cartridge with new one. Technical Notes 117
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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 representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warning Monitor is blank No
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution c Camera cannot focus using auto- • Subject is low in contrast, dominated 24 focus by repeating geometric patterns, cov- ers too small an area
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    Troubleshooting Problem AF-assist illuminator does not light Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash Blur warning is not displayed No sound when shutter is released
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause be available with pictures created with other cameras. Select picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, or small picture. 58, 48 Cannot mark Device - Manager (Windows only). See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for further information. • Computer is not
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    Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels CCD 6.1 million 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.36 million Image size (pixels) • 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816A)/
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    flash system I/O terminals Audio/video (A/V) out, digital I/O (USB) Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL Supported languages Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese
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    (77 °F). MH-62 Battery Charger Rated input AC 100-240 V, 0.09-0.051 A, 50/60 Hz Charging output DC 4.2 V/730 mA Compatible batteries Nikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging time Approximately 2.0 hours when no charge remains Operating tempera- 0 to +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F) ture
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    orders stored on the memory card. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a the camera to a computer. k Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product
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    Index Symbols L Auto mode 20-27 T Delete button 10, 26, 47 i D-Lighting button 4, 50 l Help 11 m Menu button 5, 10 p Mode button 5, 9 T Movie mode 9, 10, 53, 54 d OK (center) button 8 m One-touch portrait button 4, 44 i Playback mode 8, 9, 10, 27 k Playback zoom 47, 49 n Scene mode 10, 32-37 o
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    lamp 5, 29 mode 28 Flash mode 87 Focus 6, 24 area 6, 24 face-priority 44 Folder names 110 Format 19, 105 Framing 22 assist 32-37 guides 33-37 I Image mode 32, 77 Interface 63-69, 106 Internal memory 6-7, 18, 78, 105 capacity 78 formatting 105 J JPEG 123 L Landscape (E) 35 Language 16
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    Shooting menu 76-86 Shutter-release button 4 Slide show 90 Small picture 51 Smear 113 Sound settings 103 Sports (P) 36 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (I) 39 Support information 2 T Television 62 connecting to 62 Thumbnail playback 46 Time zone 16-17, 97, 99 Transfer 66 mark 67, 92, 106 Transfer marking 92
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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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