Table Of Contents - Nikon COOLPIX S9400 Reference Manual

Reference manual

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First......................................................................................................................................... ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

<Important> Notes on GPS/Electronic Compass (COOLPIX S9500 only)........................ xi

Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) Function (COOLPIX S9500 only) ........................................ xiii

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions.................................................................................... 1

The Camera Body .................................................................................................................................. 1

Principle Functions of the Controls ........................................................................................................... 3

Attaching the Camera Strap .......................................................................................................................... 5

Basic Menu Operations ....................................................................................................................... 6

Monitor Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 8

The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 12

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 12

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 14

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 16

Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 17

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 17

Step 1 Turn the Camera On ............................................................................................................. 18

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 19

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 20

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 22

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 23

Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 24

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 25

Step 4 Focus and Shoot .................................................................................................................... 26

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 28

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 29

Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 31

A (Auto) Mode .................................................................................................................................. 31

Using Quick Effects ............................................................................................................................................ 32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 33

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene ......................................................... 33

Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 34

Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces) ........................................................................ 45

Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 46

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ..................................................... 47

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