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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI, $9300 $9200 Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back) ........_2 Using 3D Photography ..................... Playback Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) ............Favorite Pictures Mode .....................
  • Page 3 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Easy panorama SCENE _ MENU Rotate the mode dial to button -) I_ Select the shooting range from I_ Normal (180 °) or "_ Wide (360°), press the _) button. • The image sizes (W x H) when the camera is held in landscape orientation are as follows.
  • Page 4 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back) Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. • When the camera detects tile panorama direction, shooting starts. • The guide showing the current shooting point displayed.
  • Page 5 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing Back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (_30), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press tile _) button. Tile camera displays tile short side of the picture filling tile entire screen and...
  • Page 6 The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D<ompatible TV or monitor 3D photography SCENE Rotate the mode dial to -_ MENU button Framethe subject. • The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than the center of the frame To move the focus area, press the _) button before...
  • Page 7 Using 3D Photography Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography We recommend shooting still subjects • Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background increased • Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture...

  • Page 8: Playback

    The i mages shot inthe following continuous shooting mode are saved as agroup (called a"sequence") each time y ou shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps in the continuous shooting menu (_55) •...

  • Page 9: Playing And Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)

    Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the MENU button is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu operations are available, Quick retouch 6"B18 D Lighting _" _18 Filter effects 1 _"...
  • Page 10 You ( :an a dd favorite pictures toone ofnine a lbums after shooting inaccordance with the category (excluding movies). After images are added, they ( :an b e easily played back using favorite pictures mode. • Itiseasier tofind the images when t hey a re added toseparate albums in accordance with events ortype o fsubjects.

  • Page 11: Favorite Pictures Mode

    Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in Albums ilOBE pictures Press the [] button (Playback mode) MENU button tab (_78) Favorite Use the multi selector to select an album and press the _) button to play back only images added to the same album. •...
  • Page 12 Favorite Pictures Mode Removing Images From Albums -_ _) button -_ MENU button -_ _1 Remove from favorites Select favorite pictures mode _' Select an album from which images are removed (8"_10) Press the multi selector _ or i_, and then choose an image press...
  • Page 13 Favorite Pictures Mode Changing the Favorites Album Icon il[IBE pictures -> Choose the desired album _ MENU button Press the [] button (PJayback mode) @ MENU button -> tab (_78) @ _1 Favorite Press the multi selector _ or _" to choose icon color press...
  • Page 14 Captured images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscape, and movie. Press the [] button (Playback mode) @ MENU button -_ MD[JE t ab (_78) Auto sort " Use the multi selector to select a category and then press the _) button to play back images in the selected category.
  • Page 15 Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Option Description Images captured in [] Smart portrait mode ([_50) with the smile Smile timer setting set to On Images captured in I_1 (auto) mode (_36) with the face detection (_]]75) Images captured in the following scene modes (_38): Portraits •...

  • Page 16: List By Date Mode

    Press the [] button (Playback mode) @ MENU button -> MODE t ab (_78) List by date ] Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the _) button to play back images captured on the selected date. •...
  • Page 17 Editing Features Images carl be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (_89). Editing function ..Application !'i!_!:_ Quick retouch (_18) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current...
  • Page 18 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The _llowing restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing, Editing functions used Editing functions to add Quick retouch Skin softening, Small picture or Crop can be used. D-Lighting Quick retouch, D-Lighting Filter effects cannot...

  • Page 19: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images r__ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation picture Select (_30) _ MENU button _ r._- Quick retouch Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, and press the _]_ button. • The origina[ version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
  • Page 20 Editing Still Images Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones picture softening Select (_30) -) MENU button -) _ Skin Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, press the _]_ button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
  • Page 21 Editing Still Images (_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects picture Select (_30) -) MENU button -) I_ Filter effects Option Description Gently soften the focus of the image from the center to the Soft edge. In pictures taken with face detection (_75) or pet detection (_]]48) selected, areas around faces will be blurred.
  • Page 22 Editing Still Images Confirm result press the _ button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press ". • Copies created by editing with filter effects can be recognized by the 0 icon displayed in playback mode. Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image picture...
  • Page 23 Editing Still Images Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only portion visible monitor when I_o°_ displayed with playback zoom (_31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping ([_[_]31), Refine copy composition, • Rotate tile zoom control toward...
  • Page 24 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to tile camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. Turn off the camera, ..
  • Page 25 Connecting the Camera to a 11/(Viewing Images on a TV) Tune television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with yourTV for details. Hold down the _ button to turn on the :%\i • The camera enters pByback mode, and the recorded pictures are dispByed on the TV.
  • Page 26 Users ofPictBridge-compatible (_:):-22) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using acomputer. The s teps forprinting are as follows. using prir_t or del. option (Print order: _43) Print i dividual pictures Print mu!tiple pictures (_28) (_27) S"...
  • Page 27 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USBcable. • Be sure that the pJug is oriented correctJy. When disconnecting the cable, do not pul] the plug atan angle.
  • Page 28 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the carnera to tile printer correctly (_26), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, and press the _ button.
  • Page 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing tile printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Start print and press the _ button. Printing starts. •...

  • Page 30: Connecting The Camera Toaprinter (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) 3 Choose the desired paper size a nd press the button. • To specify the paper size using tile printer settings, choose Default inthe paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the _ button.
  • Page 31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start printing.
  • Page 32 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Tile desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except for movies recorded with ,/_o iFrame 540 (960x540)). Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted...

  • Page 33: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is _], movie editing is not possible. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie,...
  • Page 34 • See " Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)" (_71)formore information Image mode. • Other than Continuous (_36), items share tile same settings with I_1 (auto) mode and continuous shooting mode, and the settings are saved in the camera's memory even if the camera is turned off. •...

  • Page 35: Menu

    The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddishqight) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
  • Page 36 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Metering Select I_1 (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (_25) -) MENU button ") I_1 or tab (_11) ") Metering Tile process of measuring tile brightness of the subject to determine tile exposure is known as"metering;' Usethis option to choose how the camerametersexposure.
  • Page 37 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Continuous Shooting shooting Select continuous mode -) MENU button -) _ tab (_ 11 -_ Continuous You can select the type of continuous shooting. See "Continuous Shooting (Options)" (_SS) for more information.
  • Page 38 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) AF Area Mode Select I_1 (auto) mode or continuous shooting mode (_25) -) MENU button ") I_1 or tab (_11) ") AF area mode You carl set how tile focus area is determined for autofocus.
  • Page 39 The Shooting Menu (for I_I (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Option Description fromCh°°semanual'ythef°cusp° areas,n the screen.Th,s option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press A V, _1 or •...

  • Page 40: The Shooting Menu (For I_1 (Auto)

    The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Using Subject Tracking Select I_1 (auto) mode (1_)25) or continuous shooting mode -_ MENU button I_1 or _ tab (_11) -_ AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects.
  • Page 41 The Shooting Menu (for I_1 (Auto) Mode, Continuous Shooting Mode) Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available • Set the zoom position, flash mode, creative slider, or menu settings before registering a subject any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled...
  • Page 42 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) See "Changing tile Image Size (Image Mode)" (_71) for more information Image mode. Skin Softening Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (_50) -) MENU b utton -) [] tab ([_)51) -_ Skin softening Enable skin softening.

  • Page 43: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (_50) _ MENU button _ [] ((_]51) _ Blink proof The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved.
  • Page 44 • For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, D- Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects and Small picture), see "Editing Still Images" (_16). • For more information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites, see "Favorite Pictures Mode" (_9). Print Order (Creating...

  • Page 45: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information. • Choose Date press the _) button to print shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the _) button to print shooting...
  • Page 46 The Playback Menu Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in _vorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album, category, shooting date have been marked...
  • Page 47 The Playback Menu Slide Show Press the [] button (Playback mode) -_ MENU button ([_11 ) -_ _ Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start,...
  • Page 48 The Playback Menu Protect Press the [] button (Playbackmode) ") MENU b utton (_]I I) -) _ Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See "The Image Selection Screen" (_48) for more information.
  • Page 49 The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen Tile image selection screen is displayed in tile following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected. Eunction s for which on ly one_m_°g_a_l_e_0 Funct!ons for wh!ch multiPle images canbe selected...
  • Page 50 The Playback Menu Rotate Image Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -) MENU b utton (_]11) -) _ Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera's monitor after shooting. Still pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the "tall"...
  • Page 51 The Playback Menu _1 Voice Memo Voice memo Press the [] button (Playback mode) _ Select a picture _ MENU button (_11) Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo, while the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo (a picture marked with _] in full-frame playback mode).
  • Page 52 The Playback Menu E"3Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the [] button (Playback mode) -) MENU button (_11 ) -) C_ Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory c:ard. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy...
  • Page 53 Playback Menu Message: "Memory contains no images." If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message, MENU Memory contains no images,, is displayed, Press the b utton and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures...
  • Page 54 Movie Options shooting screen options Display -)' MENU button -'> _ (Movie) tab (_Jl 1 -)' Movie You can choose the type of movie to shoot. Tile camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (_55), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.

  • Page 55: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu HS Movies See "Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)" (_SS) more information. Option Description 1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. v'_i_ HS 120 fps • Max. movie ]ength_: 10 s (playback time:...
  • Page 56 The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion Movie) Display theshooting screen -_ MENU button _ _ /Movie/ tab1_11/-_ Movie options HS (high speed) movies carl be recorded. Movies recorded using HS movie carl be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played...
  • Page 57 The Movie Menu Notes on HS Movie • The sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the • (_1_ movie record) button is pressed to start recording, HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second.
  • Page 58 The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen -) MENU button -') _ (Movie) tab ([_)11 ) -) Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (_53). Option Description AF-S Single AF Lock on the focus when the • (_1_ I movie-record) button is pressed (default...
  • Page 59 GPS Settings Press the MENU button -') _ (GPS options) tab (_ 11) -') GPS options Option Description When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite, and Record GPS data positioning starts (C_)94). The default setting is Off. Signals from the GPSsatellite are used to set the date and time of the camera's internal clock (only when Record GPS data in GPS Synchronize...
  • Page 60 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Updating the A-GPS File Download tile latest A-GPSfile from tile website below, and use it to update tile file. http://nikonimglib.com/ag ps/index.html • The A-GPS file for COOLPIX 59300 is only available from the website above. Download the latest A-GPS file to the computer from the website,...
  • Page 61 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) (GPS options) (POI) Press the MENU button -') _'_ tab (_ 11 -') Points of interest This shows how to set the POI (point of interest, location name information).
  • Page 62 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Create Log (Record Log of Moving Information) (GPS options) Press the MENU b utton -_ _'_ tab (_ 11 -_ Create When log recording starts, the measured tracking information for a certain duration is recorded until a preset time has elapsed. •...
  • Page 63 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Select Save log, and press the _ button. • The log data is saved to a memory card. Notes on Log Recording • If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. •...

  • Page 64: Gps Options (Coolpix $9300 Only)

    GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) View Log (GPS options) Press the MENU b utton _ ,;'_ tab (_ 11 _ View Confirm or delete the log data saved in the memory card using Create log (_61). To Erase Log Data Press the _ button and select either function.
  • Page 65 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Electronic Compass (GPS options) compass Press the MENU button ") _'_ tab (_ 11 -) Electronic Description When set to On, a compass is displayed on the shooting screen. The default setting is Off. The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information.
  • Page 66 GPS Options (COOLPIX $9300 only) Notes on Using Electronic Compass • The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards. • Do not use the electronic compass in this camera for mountain climbing and other specialized applications.
  • Page 67 Welcome Screen screen Press the MENU button -'_ V tab (_]1 ] -'_ Welcome Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when camera is turned Option Description None Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.

  • Page 68: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date zone Press the MENU button -_ V tab (_]11 "_ Time and date Option Description Set the camera dock to the current date and time. [ Use the multi selector to set the date and time.
  • Page 69 The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, and press button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. Choose )_" Travel destination press button. • The date and time displayed on the monitor change according to the region currently sdected.
  • Page 70 The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date. UTC+? 7'_ ..Location ..UTC +_---'_ _°_'_c_n Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Hdsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,...
  • Page 71 The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the MENU button ") V tab (_]I 1) ") Monitor settings Option Description Photo info Select information displayed on tile monitor during shooting and playback modes. On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately Image review after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen.
  • Page 72 The Setup Menu Shootiog mo'_e -'°°_ Playback mode _ _!_i ! _ill i Framing grid+auto The same information as in Auto info in addition to information shown with Auto info above, a framing grid is is displayed. disp)ayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed while recording movies.
  • Page 73 The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the MENUbutton ") V tab ([_]I I ) ") Print date The shooting date and time (:an be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information (:an be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (_44).
  • Page 74 The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the MENUbutton Y tab (_11) Vibration reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibration reduction to Off. • When On is selected, an icon for this setting is displayed on the monitor (_6). 5"...
  • Page 75 The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the MENU button -_ V tab ([_)11 ) -_ Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the IgO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
  • Page 76 The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the MENU button -') V tab (_]11 ) -') AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assiststhe autofocus when the lighting is dim. Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum wide-angle...
  • Page 77 The Setup Menu Digital Zoom Press the MENUbutton V tab (1_] 11 ) -) Digital zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. Option Description When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom On (default setting) position, rotating and holding the zoom control toward T (% triggers the digital zoom ([_27).
  • Page 78 The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the MENUbutton "> V tab (_]I I ) "> Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Set tile following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off. • Setting beep (beep sounds once when...
  • Page 79 The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the MENU button ") V tab ([_]I I ) ") Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered.
  • Page 80 The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the MENU button ") V tab (_]I I ) ") TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in Video mode accordance with your TV.
  • Page 81 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 82 The Setup Menu The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer, Option Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge ]amp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.
  • Page 83 The Setup Menu Blink Warning warning Press the MENU b utton -) V tab ([_11 -) Blink Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (_75) in the following shooting modes. • I_1 (Auto) mode (when Face priority (6"_37) is selected for AF area mode) •...
  • Page 84 The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi upload Press the MENUbutton "_ V tab (_]11 "_ Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. Notes on Eye-Fi Cards •...
  • Page 85 The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the MENU button -) V tab (_]11 ) -) Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (_30). Option Description linage thumbnails are displayed at the bottom of the monitor when /ou rotate the mufti selector...
  • Page 86 The Setup Menu Shooting Menu/Continuous Shooting Menu Option Default Value [] 4608x3456 Image mode ([_71) Auto White balance (_33) Matrix Metering (_35) Continuous (_]55) Continuous Auto ISO sensitivity (_36) AF area mode (_'_37) Face priority Autofocus mode (_I-_40) SingleAF Scene Mode Option Default value...
  • Page 87 The Setup Menu Special Effects Menu Option Default value Special effects (_]57) 1Soft Movie Menu Option Movie options (_53) D ] 080p_ (1920×1080) Open with HS footage (_54) OIOn Autofocus mode (_I"_57) Wind noise reduction (_I-_57) 1Off GPS Options Menu (COOLPIX S9300 only)
  • Page 88 The S etup Menu _"!_ ...._ ....Option Default value HDMI 3D output (_'_79) Charge by computer (_80) Blink warning (_82) Eye-Fiupload (_I-_83) _able Filmstrip (_'_84) Loft Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_89) in the memory.
  • Page 89 The Setup Menu Firmware Version Press the MENU button (_]11 ) -)' V tab -)' Firmware version Displays the c:urrent camera firmware version. 6"...
  • Page 90 • A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention: "Folder number € NIKON" (e.g., "100NIKON"). If there are 200 files in a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following "100NIKON" becomes "101NIKON.") A new folder is also created when the file numbers in a folder reach 9999.
  • Page 91 File and Folder Names • When the current folder is numbered 999, if there are 200 files in the folder or if a file is numbered 9999, no further pictures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (_78), or a new memory card is inserted.
  • Page 92 Rechargeab!e battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121 Charging A£ Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 1'2 adapter Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. Battery Charger 2 hours 30 minutes) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Properly align the power connector cord in the power connector groove, and then insert the AC adapter.
  • Page 93 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause/Solution "_ Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time, Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted, Charge or replace the battery.
  • Page 94 Error Messages Cause/Solution Displa7 Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera, Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted, Format card? If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before formatting...
  • Page 95 Error Messages Cause/Solution DisplaT When taking 3D pictures, the second shot could not be successfully taken after the first shot. _'B5 Try shooting again. After taking the first shot, move the Failed to take second camera horizontally and frame the subject so that it is aligned shot with the guide.
  • Page 96 Turn off camera, remove and reinsert battery, and turn on System error camera, If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative, Printer error Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume printer...
  • Page 97 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Printer error: paper Paper hasjammed in the printer. Remove the jammed pa per, select Resume and press the button to resume printing2 Printer error: out of No paper is loaded in the printer. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume and press the paper...
  • Page 98 _ Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..........The Camera ......................_:-2 The Battery ......................_)_-3 Charging AC Adapter .................._)_-4 The Memory Cards ...................._)_-5 Caring for the Camera ..........Cleaning ........................_)_-6 Storage ........................_)_-6 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX S9300 only) ........

  • Page 99: The Camera

    The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon produc:t, observe tile following precautions when using or storing tile device. Be sure to read and follow tile warnings of"For Your Safety" (_vi to _viii) thoroughly before using tile products. Keep...

  • Page 100: The Battery

    Caring for the Products Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or g reen) or always off (black), this is...

  • Page 101: Charging Ac Adapter

    Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations •...

  • Page 102: The Memory Cards

    Caring for the Products Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See "Approved Memory (ards" (_l • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 103: Cleaning

    Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints, o_ly substances, orother stains that c annot beremoved w_th a blower, carefully...
  • Page 104 Data, or that agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon the Data or server will be uninterrupted or Corporation ("Nikon") and its Iicensors errorfree.

  • Page 105: Data (Coolpix S9300 Only)

    To the extent that any such export laws, rules or and shall be treated in accordance with such regulations prohibit Nikon and its licensors Notice: from complying with any of its obligations hereunder to deliver or distribute Data, such Notice...
  • Page 106 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX $9300 only) Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. • Loc:ation name data for Japan © 2011 ZENRIN CO., LTD.. All rights reserved. "ZENRIN" is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD.. Location name data except for Japan NAVTEQ Maps is a trademark of NAVTEQ.
  • Page 107 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA (COOLPIX $9300 only) Switzerland Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt for Landestopographie rights reserved. Mexico Fuente: INEGI (Instituto Naciona] de Estad[stica y Geografia.) @ Hema Maps Pry. Ltd, 2011. Copyright. Based on data provided under license from PSMA Australia Australia Limited (www.psma.com.a u).
  • Page 108 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems bebw before consuking your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. • See "Error Messages" (_92) for more information.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Data already recorded is not affected. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. _712...
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Shooting Issues Problem =_I Cause/Solution _cccrccccrccccr_'_!_ _!_" 82, 85, Cannot set to Disconnect the HDMi cable or USB cable, _23, shooting mode, _'_26 When camera is in playback mode, press the [] button, shutter release button or • (_11_movie record) button.
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Problem _°_I Cause/Solution ..Flash is set to _ (off). Flash does not fire. A shooting mode that cannot turn on flash is selected. Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 101, _76 is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Problem _I Cause/Solution ..When _ (auto with red eye reduction) or "fill flash with red eye reduction" of the Night portrait scene mode is applied during Areas not affected shooting, In Camera Red Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be by red eye are also 43, 60 applied...
  • Page 113 Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nil<on Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX The PictBridge...
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting GPS (COOLPIX $9300 only) Problem Cause/Solution The camera may not be able to identify the location in some Unable to identify shooting environments. To use the GPS feature, use the the location or it camera as much as possible in an open air area, takes time to When...
  • Page 116 Nikon COOLPIX $9300/$9200 Digital Camera Compact d g tal camera 16.o m _U_on 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixds 18× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Foca I length 4.5-81.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-4S0 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f!-number f/3.5-5.9...

  • Page 117: Specifications

    Specifications • ]SO 125, 200, 400, 800, 1G00, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 125 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 125 to 400, 125 to 800) _i_@_!_!_!iiii_iiii!i!i!_i_i_iii_iiii_i!Bi!i!_i!_ii!_!_!i!_iii!i!i!_i_iiiX_ii_!_!_!_i_;i_;ii;i_! iiiii_iiii[_ x x7777=7 ¸=:e/: c=v:==:===T===: 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (when digital Metering zoom is 2x or higher) Programmed...
  • Page 118 Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications...

  • Page 119: Supported Standards

    Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in tile digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed at a digital...
  • Page 120 Symbols Audio/video-in jack _'_23 Auto _) Apply selection button 5, 10 Auto Mode I_1 Auto mode Autooff 101, _77 Auto sort mode Auto sort mode gacklighdng Auto with red-eye reduction 61, d2 Autofocus Continuous shooting mode "_ Delete button 4, 5, 32, Autofocus mode _'_40...
  • Page 121 Index Contrast _'_18 Flash lamp Flash mode Copy 81, _'_51 Create log _'_61 Focus _'_37, _'_40 Creative slider Focus area _'_37 Focus lock Crop 31, _'_22 Folder name _'_89 Food _1 45 Date and time _'_67 Format 101, _'_78 Date display order _'_67 Format the internal memory...

  • Page 122: Index

    Index Li-ion rechargeable battery 14,16, Playback button 4, 5 _'_91 Playback menu _'_43 List by date m ode 7 8, _'_15 Playback mode Lithium-ion type battery Playback modes Playback zoom Points of interest _'_60 Macro Portrait _ Maximum movie length Power switch/Power-on lamp Memory...
  • Page 123 Index Shutter sound Shutter speed Welcome screen 100, Shutter-release button 4, 5, 28 White balance Wide Single AF _40, Skin softening 51, 52, _19, Wind noise reduction 91, _57 Slide show Zoom Slow motion Zoom control 4, 5, 27, Slow sync Small picture Smart portrait menu...
  • Page 125 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. NIKON CORPORATION FX2B02(11) © 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MM 19911-02...

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