Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9700 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix), “<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (Axii), and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (Axiv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.
Page 5: About This Manual
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A1). Other Information Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols...
Page 6: Information And Precautions
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Page 7 Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Page 8 For the COOLPIX S9700, the log data saved on the memory card is handled in the same way as other data. To erase the log data that is obtained but not stored on the memory card, select Create log ➝...
Page 9: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Page 10 Using a power supply other than charge remains. those provided or sold by Nikon could Discontinue use immediately result in damage or malfunction. should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration Observe caution when or deformation.
Page 11 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...
Page 12: Notices
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are modifications made to this device designed to provide reasonable that are not expressly approved by protection against harmful Nikon Corporation may void the interference in a residential user’s authority to operate the installation. This equipment equipment.
Page 13 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 electrical and electronic...
Page 14: Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (Gps/Glonass, Electronic Compass)
The detailed map data and location name information (Points of Interest: POI) of the People’s Republic of China (“China”) and the Republic of Korea are not provided for the COOLPIX S9700. bNotes about record location data functions and log recording...
Page 15 The COOLPIX S9700 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument. Use information (such as direction) measured by the camera as a guideline only. Do not use this information for navigation of an airplane, car, and person or land survey applications.
Page 16: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan Network)
EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 17 COOLPIX S9700, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID: EW4DW092/IC ID: 4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
Page 18 Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Page 19: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ........................ ii Read This First ..........................ii About This Manual ............................. iii Information and Precautions ....................... iv For Your Safety ........................vii WARNINGS ..............................vii Notices ............................x <Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass) ......................xii Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)....................
Page 20 Shooting Features....................31 A (Auto) Mode ........................31 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)..............32 Tips and Notes ............................33 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ........39 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 41 j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ......... 43 Using Quick Effects ..........................
Page 21 General Camera Setup................... 83 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ......83 Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps ........85 Starting Location Data Recording ..................85 Displaying Maps........................88 When Using Shooting Mode ......................88 When Using Playback Mode ......................89 Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Location Data Options Menu) ......................
Page 22 Viewing Images in a Sequence ....................E11 Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................E12 Editing Still Images......................E13 Before Editing Images ........................E13 Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood ................E14 Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ..........E15 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ............E15 Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ..
Page 23 Voice Memo ............................E52 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)........E53 Sequence Display Options ......................E54 Choose Key Picture ........................E54 The Movie Menu ......................E55 Movie Options............................ E55 Open with HS Footage......................... E59 AF Area Mode ............................ E59 Autofocus Mode..........................
Page 24 Electronic Compass ........................E87 The Wi-Fi Options Menu....................E89 Error Messages......................... E91 File Names ......................... E96 Optional Accessories ..................... E97 Technical Notes and Index................F1 Caring for the Product ...................... F2 The Camera............................... F2 The Battery ..............................F3 Charging AC Adapter ......................... F4 Memory Cards............................
Page 25: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Flash raised Lens cover closed Zoom control........25 Positioning antenna ......85 f : wide-angle......25 Flash............50 g : telephoto ......25 h : thumbnail playback ..73 Microphone (stereo)....74, 76 i : playback zoom ....72 Self-timer lamp ........
Page 26 14 15 16 OLED monitor (monitor) ..6, 20 Tripod socket d (menu) button......4 Power connector cover (for connection with optional AC l (delete) button....... 29, 82 adapter)..........E97 Rotary multi selector Battery-chamber/ (multi selector) ........4 memory card slot cover ..10, 14 k (apply selection) button ....4 HDMI connector cover ....
Page 27: Attaching The Camera Strap
Attaching the Camera Strap...
Page 28: Using Menus (The D Button)
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. The menu is displayed. 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 Press the multi Shooting menu selector J. Image quality Image size The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.
Page 29 Select a menu option. Welcome screen The menu options can also Time zone and date be selected by rotating the Monitor settings multi selector. Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist Press the k button. Photo VR The settings for the option you selected are displayed.
Page 30: The Monitor
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A83)).
Page 31 Shooting mode......22, 23 ISO sensitivity........62 Flash mode..........50 (a) Battery level indicator .... 20 (b) Charging AC adapter Macro mode ..........54 connection indicator Zoom indicator ......25, 54 Print date ..........83 Focus indicator........26 Travel destination icon ...E65 Movie options (normal speed “Date not set”...
Page 32: Playback Mode
Playback Mode 4 5 6 7 8 9 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 15 16 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 26 a 2120...
Page 33 Movie options ......80, E55 Album icon in favorite pictures mode............E5 Volume indicator....81, E52 Category icon in auto sort mode Small picture icon ....74, E18 ..............E9 Crop icon.........72, E19 List by date icon ......E10 Quick effects guide ......28 Protect icon......74, E50 Easy panorama playback guide Sequence display (when ............
Page 34: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Battery latch Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). The battery locks into place when inserted correctly.
Page 35: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2).
Page 36: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included charging AC adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Page 37 Charge lamp Description Flashes slowly The battery is charging. (green) When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 2 hours and 20 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
Page 38: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the...
Page 39: Internal Memory And Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2). High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Page 40: Preparation 4 Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time
Preparation 4 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. If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
Page 41 Select your home London, Casablanca time zone and press the k button. To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is Back displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. Select the date format and press Date format the k button.
Page 42 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A83). You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone.
Page 44: Step 1 Turn The Camera On
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch. The monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Note that the power switch is enabled a few seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a few seconds before pressing the power switch.
Page 45 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A83).
Page 46: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A.
Page 47: Available Shooting Modes
Available Shooting Modes Auto mode Used for general shooting. y Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.
Page 48: Step 3 Frame A Picture
Step 3 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphones, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.
Page 49: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom Zoom out Zoom in lens position changes. To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g (telephoto) To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f (wide-angle) When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
Page 50: Step 4 Focus And Shoot
Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A7) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). 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.
Page 51: The Shutter-Release Button
The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button Press halfway lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.
Page 52: Step 5 Play Back Images
Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.
Page 53: Step 6 Delete Images
Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion Delete method and press the k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images All images button.
Page 54 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to Erase selected images select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. To undo the selection, press I to remove Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) Back to switch to thumbnail playback.
Page 55: Shooting Features
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. When the camera detects the main subject, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it (Target finding AF (A68)). Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A53) Macro mode (A54) Exposure compensation (A58) Shooting menu (A61)
Page 56: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Beach Press the d button to display the scene menu and select a scene using the multi selector.
Page 57: Tips And Notes
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene Select a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again. Tips and Notes x Scene auto selector When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects...
Page 58: Night Portrait
d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about 6.9 fps (when image quality is set to Normal and when image size is set to i 4608×3456). The frame rate for continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
Page 59: Night Landscape
j Night landscape From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand- held or Tripod. Hand-held (default setting): - When the j icon at the top left of the monitor glows green, press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
Page 60: M Fireworks Show
l Museum The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds.
Page 61: Easy Panorama
p Easy panorama From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°). The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally.
Page 62: O Pet Portrait
O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.
Page 63: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A63)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Frame the picture.
Page 64 When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released. Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Flash mode (A50) Self-timer (A53) Exposure compensation (A58) Shooting menu (A61)
Page 65: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Image quality Image size Special effects Special effects Soft Nostalgic sepia Nostalgic sepia Nostalgic sepia High-contrast monochrome High-contrast monochrome High-contrast monochrome High key High key High key Low key Low key...
Page 66 Category Description Gives the image a mysterious appearance based on a o Cross process specific color. m Toy camera Gives the entire image a yellowish hue and darkens the effect 1 image periphery. n Toy camera Decreases the color saturation of the entire image and effect 2 darkens the image periphery.
Page 67: J, K, L, M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)
j, k, l, m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Images can be shot with greater control by setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually. Settings can also be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.
Page 68: Using Quick Effects
Using Quick Effects When in j, k, l, or m mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter. The edited image is saved as a separate file with a different name. Press the k button when the Quick effects image is displayed after it is taken in j, k, l, or m mode.
Page 69 Exposure The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure”. The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.
Page 70 j (Programmed auto) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the multi 25m 0s 25m 0s selector (“flexible program”). While flexible 1/250 1/250 1/250...
Page 71 Notes About Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes (in j, k, and l modes), or the exposure indicator is displayed in red (in m mode) when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 72: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. Control range (second) Setting j mode k mode l mode...
Page 73: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. u j, k, l, m Function m Flash mode (A50) n Self-timer (A53) D Macro mode (A54) Creative slider (o Brightness (Exp.
Page 74: Using The Flash
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode Auto (A52) and press the k button. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Page 75 Raising the Flash When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions required for flash photography are met. Auto flash (U auto, V auto with red-eye reduction, or Y slow sync): If the lighting is dim, the flash automatically pops up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Page 76: Available Flash Modes
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Not available in shooting modes j, k, l, and m, and in some scene modes. Auto with red-eye reduction/Red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye”...
Page 77: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Photo VR to Off in the setup menu (A83) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 78: Using Macro Mode
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. Press the multi selector I (p). Select o and press the k Macro mode button. If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Page 79: Hue (Creative Slider)
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider) When the shooting mode is set to j, k, l, or m mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking images. Operating the Creative Slider Press the multi selector K (o).
Page 80 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. Slider To brighten the image, set a positive (+) Brightness (Exp. +/-) value. To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. + 2.0 + 0.3 - 2.0 Exposure compensation value Histogram Notes About Exposure Compensation...
Page 81: Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment)
Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment) Adjust the overall vividness of the image. Slider The overall image vividness increases as the Vividness slider is moved up. The overall image vividness decreases as the slider is moved down. Adjusting Hue (White Balance Adjustment) Adjust the overall hue of the image.
Page 82: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, smart portrait mode or special effects mode, you can adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Exposure compensation press the k button.
Page 83: Default Settings
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Creative Flash Self-timer Macro Shooting mode slider (A50) (A53) (A54) (A55) j, k, l, m Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro Shooting mode compensation (A50) (A53) (A54) (A58) A (auto) F (smart portrait) u (special effects) Exposure...
Page 84 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro Shooting mode compensation (A50) (A53) (A54) (A58) m (fireworks show) n (black and white copy) o (backlighting) p (easy panorama) O (pet portrait) Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS).
Page 85: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu)
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4). Image quality Image size White balance Metering Continuous 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7...
Page 86: Options Available In The Shooting Menu
Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description Allows you to set the image quality (compression ratio) Image quality used when saving images. Default setting: Normal Allows you to set the image size used when saving Image size images. Default setting: i 4608×3456 Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in White balance...
Page 87 Option Description Allows you to select the skin softening level for human Skin softening faces. Default setting: Normal Allows you to select whether or not the camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a Smile timer human smiling face. Default setting: On (single) The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the...
Page 88: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted Option Description function When a setting other than Single is Continuous (A62) selected, the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the Blink proof (A63) flash cannot be used.
Page 89 Restricted Option Description function When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the Hue (using the shooting menu cannot be set. To set White balance creative slider) White balance, select P in the (A55) creative slider setting screen to reset the brightness, vividness, and hue.
Page 90 Restricted Option Description function When Quick effects is set to On, the Monitor captured image is displayed after each Quick effects (A62) settings shot regardless of the Image review setting. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: Continuous (A62) 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps or BSS is selected, date and time cannot be imprinted on images.
Page 91 Restricted Option Description function When the flash fires, Motion Flash mode (A50) detection is disabled. When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous Motion Continuous (A62) H: 60 fps or Multi-shot 16 is selected, detection Motion detection is disabled. When ISO sensitivity is set to any ISO sensitivity (A62) setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.
Page 92: Focusing
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Target Finding AF In auto mode or when AF area mode (A62) in j, k, l, or m mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below. When the camera detects the main subject, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed around it.
Page 93: Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A32) Smart portrait mode (A39) When AF area mode (A62) in j, k, l, or 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250...
Page 94: Using Skin Softening
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). Smart portrait mode (A39) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A32) Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by using Glamour retouch (A74) even after shooting.
Page 95: Focus Lock
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center (A61). AF area mode can be set when the shooting mode is set to j, k, l, or m. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release...
Page 96: Playback Features
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4 / 4 4 / 4 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in.
Page 97: Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 2014 15 15 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 Full-frame Playback Thumbnail Playback...
Page 98: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button (A4). Quick retouch 4 / 4 4 / 4 D-Lighting Red-eye correction...
Page 99 Option Description Allows you to select whether to display only the key picture for a sequence of images captured continuously or to display the sequence as individual Sequence images. display options When only the key picture is displayed for a sequence, press the k button to display each image in the sequence.
Page 100: Recording And Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A83) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be 25m 0s 25m 0s visible in the movie can be confirmed...
Page 101 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
Page 102 Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording When Movie VR (A80) in the movie menu is set to On (hybrid), the angle of view (i.e., the area visible in the frame) becomes narrower during movie recording. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording, set Movie VR to Off to prevent potential errors caused by this function.
Page 103: Saving Still Images While Recording Movies
Saving Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. Q is displayed at the top left of the monitor. When z is displayed, a still image cannot be saved.
Page 104: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie Menu)
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Movie options Open with HS footage AF area mode Autofocus mode Movie VR...
Page 105: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A80). Press the k button to play back movies. 0010. MOV 0010. MOV 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 Movie options To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A1).
Page 106: Deleting Movies
Functions Available During Playback Rotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind. Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. Paused The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button.
Page 107: General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR...
Page 108 Option Description Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the Format card memory card. Allows you to change the camera’s display Language language. TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. Allows you to set whether or not the battery in the Charge by camera is charged when the camera is connected to computer...
Page 109: Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps
Using Location Data Functions/ Displaying Maps Starting Location Data Recording This camera receives signals from positioning satellites and obtains its current time and location data. The obtained location data (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the images to be shot. Turn the Location Data Functions On Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Location data options M k button...
Page 110 Notes About Location Data Functions Before using the location data functions, read “<Important> Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic Compass)” (Axii). It takes a few minutes to obtain location data when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after the battery is replaced.
Page 111 Location Data Reception Indicator and Points of Interest (POI) Information Location data reception can be checked on the Location name information shooting screen. (POI information) - n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and positioning is being performed.
Page 112: Displaying Maps
Displaying Maps The current position or image shooting location can be displayed on the screen using the camera’s internal map information. To display the map, press the U (map) button in shooting mode or playback mode. Maps cannot be displayed while the camera is being charged with the charging AC adapter.
Page 113: When Using Playback Mode
Map Display The map display cannot be rotated. Only the north up display (the top of the screen indicates the north) is available. The map display scale varies depending on which country is shown on the map. In shooting mode, when Record location data in Location data options of the Location data options menu is set to Off or when positioning could not be performed, a world map centered on the region that was set in Time zone of Time zone and date in the setup menu (A83) or the last displayed map is...
Page 114 The following operations can be performed when you press the k button while thumbnails are displayed. - Scroll map: Return to the map display screen. - Save location: Save the shooting location of the image displayed as a location. - Center on saved location: Move the map by selecting a location you have saved (A90).
Page 115: Functions That Can Be Set Using The D Button (Location Data Options Menu)
Functions That Can Be Set Using the d Button (Location Data Options Menu) Press the d button z (location data options) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Location data options The Location data options menu can be Distance units displayed also by pressing the d button...
Page 116 Option Description Allows you to check or erase the log data saved on View log a memory card. Allows you to set the date and time of the camera's Set clock from internal clock using signals from the positioning satellite satellites.
Page 117: Using The Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Function
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can take still images using the two methods described below.
Page 118: Connecting The Smart Device To The Camera
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device Connect to smart device Disable Wi-Fi and press the k button. Options If Connect to smart device cannot be Current settings...
Page 119 To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection Perform one of the following operations. Turn off the camera. Select Disable Wi-Fi in the Wi-Fi options menu on the camera (except when the camera is operated by remote control). Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. Notes About Wi-Fi Connection Connect to smart device cannot be selected in the following situations: - When no memory card is inserted in the camera.
Page 120: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. Micro-USB connector HDMI micro connector (Type D) Open the connector Insert the plug straight.
Page 121 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.
Page 122: Using Viewnx 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required. For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Download the ViewNX 2 installer. Start the computer and download the installer from: http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ Double-click the downloaded file.
Page 123: Transferring Images To The Computer
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. When using Windows 7...
Page 124: Transfer Images To The Computer
Transfer images to the computer. Click Start Transfer. Start Transfer At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Terminate the connection. If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Page 125: Viewing Images
Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2. Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop. Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
Page 127: Reference Section
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...... E2 Playback Favorite Pictures Mode..............E5 Auto Sort Mode................... E9 List by Date Mode ................E10 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ..................E11 Editing Still Images ................E13 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)..E20...
Page 128: Using Easy Panorama (Shooting And Playback)
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Easy panorama M k button Select Normal (180°) or Wide Easy panorama (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. Normal (180°) When the camera is readied in the Wide (360°)
Page 129 Move the camera in one of the Guide four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end. When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. Example of Camera Movement Using your body as the axis of rotation, move the camera slowly in an arc, in the direction of the marking (KLJI).
Page 130: Viewing Images Captured With Easy Panorama
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode (A28), display an 4 / 4 4 / 4 image captured using easy panorama in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.
Page 131: Favorite Pictures Mode
Favorite Pictures Mode By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images. Images can be sorted into nine albums. Up to 200 images can be added to each album. The original images are not copied or moved. The same image can be added to multiple albums.
Page 132: Playing Back Images In Albums
Playing Back Images in Albums Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an album and Favorite pictures then press the k button to play back the images in the selected album.
Page 133: Removing Images From Albums
Removing Images from Albums Enter favorite pictures mode M select the album containing the image you want to remove M k button M d button M Remove from favorites M k button Use the multi selector JK to Remove from favorites select an image and use H to hide To display the icons again, press I.
Page 134: Changing The Favorites Album Icon
Changing the Favorites Album Icon Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M h Favorite pictures M k button Use the multi selector to select an Favorite pictures album and press the d button. Choose icon Use JK to select an icon color Choose icon...
Page 135: Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the time of shooting. Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M F Auto sort M k button Use the multi selector to select a category and Portraits then press the k button to play back the...
Page 136: List By Date Mode
List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M N menu icon M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector to select a date and then List by date press the k button to play back the images 20/05/2014 captured on the selected date.
Page 137: Viewing And Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is used as the key 1 / 5 1 / 5 picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (default setting).
Page 138: Deleting Images In A Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on how the sequences are displayed. When the key picture is displayed: - Current image: All images in the displayed sequence are deleted.
Page 139: Editing Still Images
Editing Still Images Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times.
Page 140: Quick Effects: Changing Hue Or Mood
Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Quick effects option Description Pop and Super vivid Mainly enhances the color saturation. Painting, High key, Toy camera effect 1, Toy camera effect 2, Low key, Cross Mainly adjusts hue and creates a process (red), Cross process (yellow), different look for the image.
Page 141: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select Quick retouch the amount of effect applied and press the k button.
Page 142: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k Red-eye correction button. To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J.
Page 143: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.
Page 144: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image
Notes About Glamour Retouch Only one face can be edited at a time using the glamour retouch function. The function can be used for up to ten faces (up to ten times) on the same image if you edit a different face each time. Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.
Page 145: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A72). Refine copy composition and press the d button. Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor.
Page 146: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. to HDMI jack HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Page 147: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Take images Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E46) Connect to the printer (E22) Print images one at a time Print multiple images...
Page 148: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Page 149: Printing Individual Images
Printing Individual Images Use the multi selector to select the Print selection desired image and press the k 15/05/2014 No. 32 button. Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Use HI to select Copies and PictBridge press the k button.
Page 150 Select Paper size and press the k PictBridge button. prints Start print Copies Paper size Select the desired paper size and Paper size press the k button. Default 3.5×5 in. To apply the paper size setting configured 5×7 in. on the printer, select Default as the paper 100×150 mm size option.
Page 151: Printing Multiple Images
Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen Print selection is displayed, press the d button. 15/05/2014 No. 32 Use the multi selector HI to Print menu select Paper size and press the k Print selection Print all images button. DPOF printing To exit the print menu, press the d Paper size...
Page 152 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of Print selection copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be Back...
Page 153: Editing Movies
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A81). Use the multi selector JK to 1m30s 1m30s...
Page 154: Saving A Frame From A Movie As A Still Image
Notes About Movie Editing Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points.
Page 155: The Common Shooting Options (Image Quality And Image Size)
The Common Shooting Options (Image Quality and Image Size) Image Quality Enter shooting mode M d button M Image quality M k button Set the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
Page 156: Image Size
Image Size Enter shooting mode M d button M Image size M k button Set the image size (number of pixels) used when saving images. The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
Page 157: The Shooting Menu (J, K, L, Or M Mode)
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode) See “Image Quality” (E29) and “Image Size” (E30) for information about Image quality and Image size. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
Page 158 Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to White balance Auto Auto...
Page 159: Metering
Metering Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M Metering M k button The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to set the method of how the camera meters exposure.
Page 160: Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is (default setting) pressed.
Page 161: Iso Sensitivity
Option Description Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, images are captured at a high speed rate. j Continuous H: The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 60 fps 60 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is 25. The image quality is fixed at Normal and the image size is fixed at A (1280 ×...
Page 162 Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. Press down halfway Press down all the way Images saved by Images saved by pressing halfway pressing all the way The pre-shooting cache icon (Q) in the monitor glows green while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.
Page 163: Iso Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Page 164: Af Area Mode
AF Area Mode Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M AF area mode M k button Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images.
Page 165 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 Focus area Use this function to take images of moving subjects. Register the subject on which s Subject the camera focuses.
Page 166: Using Subject Tracking
Using Subject Tracking Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button.
Page 167: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Select how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description The camera focuses only when the shutter-release button A Single AF is pressed halfway.
Page 168: M Exposure Preview
M Exposure Preview Select j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M M exposure preview M k button Select whether or not changes in the brightness are also reflected on the shooting screen when the exposure is changed in m (manual) mode.
Page 169: The Smart Portrait Menu
The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Quality” (E29) and “Image Size” (E30) for information about Image quality and Image size. Skin Softening Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Skin softening M k button Option Description S High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one...
Page 170: Smile Timer
Smile Timer Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (single) Whenever a smile is detected, the camera captures (default setting) one image.
Page 171: Blink Proof
Blink Proof Select smart portrait mode M d button M F menu icon M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves A blink was detected in the one image in which picture just taken.
Page 172: The Playback Menu
The Playback Menu See “Editing Still Images” (E13) for information about image editing functions. See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about Favorite pictures and Remove from favorites. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below.
Page 173 Select images (up to 99) and the Print selection number of copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the numeral indicating the number Back of copies to be printed.
Page 174: More Information
Notes About Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been marked for printing. Yes: Does not remove print markings from other images, and adds the current print order settings.
Page 175: Slide Show
Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.
Page 176: Protect
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E50). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E73).
Page 177: Rotate Image
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E50).
Page 178: Voice Memo
Voice Memo Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Voice memo M k button Voice memos can be recorded and attached to images. Recording Voice Memos Press and hold the k button to record (up to about 20 seconds).
Page 179: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector HI to Copy select a destination option to which images are copied and Camera to card press the k button.
Page 180: Sequence Display Options
Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequence are copied. If you press the d button while images in a sequence are displayed, only the Card to camera copy option is available.
Page 181: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie options (E56) to record in slow or fast motion.
Page 182: Hs Movie Options
HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion. See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E57). Image size Aspect ratio Option Description (horizontal to vertical) 1/8-speed slow motion movies 320 × 240 Max.
Page 183 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8, 1/4 or 1/2 of the normal playback speed, or in fast motion at twice the normal playback speed.
Page 184 Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: Recording time 10 s Playback time 10 s When recording at h HS 480/4× (a HS 480/4×): Movies are recorded at 4× normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower speed. Recording time 10 s Playback time...
Page 185: Open With Hs Footage
Open with HS Footage Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Open with HS footage M k button Set whether to start recording HS movies or at normal speed when recording HS movies. Option Description On (default setting) Record HS movies when movie recording begins.
Page 186: Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is A Single AF pressed to start recording.
Page 187: Movie Vr
Movie VR Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while recording movies. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during recording.
Page 188: Wind Noise Reduction
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. Option Description Reduces the sound produced when wind passes over the Y On microphones.
Page 189: The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description None Does not display the welcome screen. (default setting) COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo.
Page 190: Time Zone And Date
Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Select an item: Press the multi Date and time selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). Edit the date and time: Press HI.
Page 191 Setting the Time Zone Use the multi selector HI to Time zone and date select Time zone and press the k Date and time Date format button. Time zone London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 Select w Home time zone or x Time zone Travel destination and press the Home time zone...
Page 192: Monitor Settings
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. This setting determines whether or not the captured image is Image review displayed immediately after shooting.
Page 193 Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 25m 0s 25m 0s 0004. JPG 0004. JPG Framing 1/250 1/250 1/250 F3.7 F3.7 F3.7 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 grid+auto info In addition to information The current settings or shown with Auto info, a operation guide is displayed as framing grid is displayed to in Auto info.
Page 194: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) Press the d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E47).
Page 195: Photo Vr
Photo VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Photo VR M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images. Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 196: Motion Detection
Motion Detection Press the d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen.
Page 197: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Press the d button M z menu icon M Digital zoom M k button Option Description On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. The zoom ratio is limited within a range in which the image quality does not deteriorate (A25). Digital zoom is not available when the image size is Z Crop i 4608×3456, j 4608×2592, or H 3456×3456.
Page 198: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three Button sound beeps when an error occurs.
Page 199: Format Memory/Format Card
Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting.
Page 200: Language
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M TV settings M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV.
Page 201: Charge By Computer
Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is a Auto running (A96), the battery inserted into the camera is (default setting) automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Page 202: Blink Warning
Blink Warning Press the d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A69) when shooting in the following modes: In the following scene modes: Scene auto selector (A33), Portrait, Night portrait (when Tripod is selected) (A34) j, k, l, or m mode (when Face priority (E38) is selected for AF area mode option)
Page 203: Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected (default setting) destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded. Notes About Eye-Fi Cards Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.
Page 204: Reset All
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A29) before selecting Reset all.
Page 205: The Location Data Options Menu
Download the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file. http://nikonimglib.com/agps3/ The A-GPS file for the COOLPIX S9700 is only available from the website above. To update the A-GPS file, set Record location data to Off. When On is selected, the A-GPS file cannot be updated.
Page 206: Distance Units
Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera. Turn on the camera. Press the d button to display the Location data options menu, and use the multi selector to select Location data options. Select Update A-GPS file, and update the file. About 2 minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file.
Page 207: Calculate Distance
Calculate Distance Press the c button (playback mode) M Display a map (A88) M d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Calculate distance M k button Calculate the linear distance from the current position to the shooting location of the image or between the shooting locations of two images.
Page 208: Points Of Interest (Poi) (Recording And Displaying Location Name Information)
Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information) Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Points of interest (POI) M k button Configure the POI (points of interest, location name information) settings. Option Description Set whether or not to record the location name information on the images to be shot.
Page 209: Create Log (Record The Log Of Movement Information)
Create Log (Record the Log of Movement Information) Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Create log M k button When log recording starts, the measured movement information is recorded until a preset time has elapsed at the interval set for Log interval. The recorded log data cannot be used by itself.
Page 210: View Log
Select Save log, and press the k End log button. The log data is saved to a memory card. Save log Erase log Notes About Log Recording If the date and time are not set, the log cannot be recorded. Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during log recording.
Page 211: View Log
View Log Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M View log M k button Check or erase the log data stored on the memory card using Create log (E83). Select the log data to be Location logs displayed, and press the k 2014/05/26 [2]...
Page 212: Set Clock From Satellite
To Erase Log Data Press the l button in step 1 to select either function. Selected log: The selected log data is erased. All logs: All log data stored on the memory card is erased. Location Information Log Data Log data is NMEA format-compliant. However, display in all NMEA format-compliant software or on all NMEA format-compliant cameras is not guaranteed.
Page 213: Electronic Compass
Electronic Compass Press the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Electronic compass M k button Option Description Set whether or not to display a compass on the shooting screen. Default setting: Off The direction the camera is pointing is displayed based on measured direction information.
Page 214 Notes About Using the 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. The displayed information is intended as a general guide only.
Page 215: The Wi-Fi Options Menu
The Wi-Fi Options Menu Press the d button M q menu icon M k button Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. Option Description Select when wirelessly connecting the camera and a smart Connect to smart device.
Page 216: Operating The Text Input Keyboard
Operating the Text Input Keyboard Character Input for SSID and Password Use the multi selector HIJK to select Text field alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the SSID text field and move the cursor to the next k o n S 9 7 0 0 x x x x x x space.
Page 217: Error Messages
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The The camera turns off automatically. Wait until camera will turn off. the camera or battery temperature has cooled – The camera will turn before resuming use.
Page 218 Display Cause/Solution An error occurred while saving the image. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal Image cannot be memory or memory card.
Page 219 Display Cause/Solution All images are There are no images available for a slide show, hidden. etc. This image cannot The image is protected. be deleted. Disable protection. The camera clock was not set correctly. Failed to set clock Change the location or time and determine the –...
Page 220 A lens error occurred. Turn the camera off and then on again. If the Lens error error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. An error occurred while communicating with Communications the printer.
Page 221 Display Cause/Solution Printer error: check After solving the problem, select Resume and – press the k button to resume printing.* printer status. Printer error: check Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, – and press the k button to resume printing.* paper.
Page 222: File Names
File Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Extension (indicates file format) Original still images (voice Still images .JPG memo attachment DSCN...
Page 223: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-65 Battery charger (Charging time when no charge remains: Approx. 2 h 30 min) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 225: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product........F2 The Camera.....................F2 The Battery....................F3 Charging AC Adapter................F4 Memory Cards..................F5 Cleaning and Storage........F6 Cleaning....................F6 Storage .....................F7 Troubleshooting..........F8 USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA AND LOCATION NAME DATA.........F19 Specifications..........F25 Approved Memory Cards ............... F29 Index ...............F32...
Page 226: Caring For The Product
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Page 227: The Battery
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 Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) before use.
Page 228: Charging Ac Adapter
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it 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).
Page 229: Memory Cards
Memory Cards Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F29) for recommended memory cards. Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not format the memory card using a computer. The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
Page 230: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. 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 Lens remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts...
Page 231: Storage
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios...
Page 232: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. – If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Page 233 Problem Cause/Solution The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). The camera or battery has become too cold and cannot operate properly. The inside of the camera has become hot. – Camera turns off Leave the camera off until the inside of the without warning.
Page 234 Problem Cause/Solution No indicators displayed Hide info is selected for Photo info in in monitor. Monitor settings in the setup menu. Print date not Time zone and date has not been set in the 16, 83, available. setup menu. The current shooting mode does not Date not imprinted on support Print date.
Page 235 Shooting Issues Problem Cause/Solution 96, 99, Cannot switch to E20, Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable. shooting mode. When the camera is in playback mode, 1, 28 press the c button, the shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
Page 236 Problem Cause/Solution The flash mode is set to W (off). A shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected. On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait menu. Flash does not fire. On (continuous) or On (BSS) is selected for Smile timer in the smart portrait menu.
Page 237 Problem Cause/Solution The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise Randomly spaced can be reduced by: bright pixels (“noise”) Using the flash. appear in image. Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. The flash mode is set to W (off).
Page 238 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. When the noise reduction function is in – operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction/red-eye reduction) When taking images in the following Saving images takes...
Page 239 Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution This camera may not be able to play back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. File cannot be played This camera cannot play back movies – back. recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 240 The camera is not recognized by the – not start when camera computer. is connected to a The computer is not set to start Nikon computer. Transfer 2 automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX...
Page 241 Location Data Functions Problem Cause/Solution The camera may not be able to identify the location in some shooting environments. To use the location data functions, use the Unable to identify the camera as much as possible in an open-air location or it takes time area.
Page 242 Problem Cause/Solution Record location data in the Location data options menu is set to Off. Unable to select Start The camera is recording log data. To record log. a new log, select End log, and end the log currently being recorded. Make sure that a memory card is inserted in –...
Page 243: User License Agreement For Map Data And Location Name Data
It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand.
Page 244 YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THIS INFORMATION, ANY DEFECT IN THE INFORMATION, OR THE BREACH OF THESE TERMS OR CONDITIONS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR BASED ON A WARRANTY, EVEN IF NIKON OR ITS LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain liability exclusions or damages limitations, so to that extent the above may not apply to you.
Page 245 Government End Users. If the Data supplied by HERE is being acquired by or on behalf of the United States government or any other entity seeking or applying rights similar to those customarily claimed by the United States government, the Data is a "commercial item"...
Page 246 Notices related to licensed software copyright holders. Map data and location name data for Japan © 2013 ZENRIN CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This service uses map and POI data of ZENRIN CO., LTD. “ZENRIN” is a registered trademark of ZENRIN CO., LTD. Map data and location name data except for Japan ©...
Page 247 Greece Copyright Geomatics Ltd. Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd. La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento Italy anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana. Norway Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping Authority Portugal Source: IgeoE - Portugal Spain...
Page 248 Israel © Survey of Israel data source Jordan © Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre. Certain Data for Mozambique provided by Cenacarta © 2013 by Mozambique Cenacarta The Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea maritime borders have not been entirely defined. Northern land border defined by the natural course of the Coco Nicaragua River (also known as Segovia River or Wangki River) corresponds to the source of information available at the moment of its...
Page 249: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9700 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective 16.0 million pixels Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 30× optical zoom 4.5-135 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 25-...
Page 250 4608×3456 3264×2448 2272×1704 Image size (pixels) 1600×1200 640×480 16:9 12M 4608×2592 3456×3456 ISO sensitivity ISO 125 - 1600 ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using j, k, l, or m (Standard output sensitivity) mode) Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, and Exposure control...
Page 251 Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) IEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol) Standards ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communication systems) IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK Communications IEEE 802.11g: OFDM protocols IEEE 802.11n: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 30 m (32 yd) Operating 2412 - 2462 MHz (1 - 11 channels) frequency IEEE 802.11b: 5 Mbps...
Page 252 For Argentina: Approx. 73 g (2.6 oz) For Brazil: Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Page 253: Approved Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
Page 254 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial 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 a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.
Page 255: Trademark Information
Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc. 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.
Page 256: Index
Index .log ............E96 Symbols .MOV ........... E96 l Aperture-priority auto mode ............. 43, 46 .WAV ........... E96 A Auto mode......22, 31 F Auto sort mode......E9 AC adapter......96, E97 l Delete button..29, 82, E52 AF area mode o Exposure compensation ......
Page 257 Blink warning...... 84, E76 Brightness ......83, E66 Easy panorama p....37, E2 Brightness (exposure Easy panorama playback compensation) ......56, 58 ............37, E4 BSS..........36, E35 Electronic compass ..92, E87 Button sound......... E72 Exposure compensation..56, 58 Exposure mode ........
Page 258 Internal memory......15, 20 Night landscape j......35 Internal memory indicator ..7, 9 Night portrait e........34 ISO sensitivity...... 62, E37 Nikon Transfer 2........99 Nostalgic sepia P....... 41 Landscape c......... 32 Number of exposures remaining Language ......84, E74 .............
Page 259 Protect........74, E50 Open with HS footage ........80, E57, E59 Quick effects Optical zoom .......... 25 ... 28, 44, 62, E14, E41 Optional accessories ....E97 Quick retouch ..... 74, E15 Paper size ..... E24, E25 Recording movies ....... 76 Party/indoor f........
Page 260: Shutter-Release Button
Shutter-release button ....1, 26 USB connector cover ......2 Single........62, E34 Single AF..... 80, E41, E60 Vibration reduction Skin softening..63, 70, E43 ....... 80, 83, E61, E69 Slide show ......74, E49 View log........92, E85 Slow sync ..........52 ViewNX 2...........
Page 262 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. FX4C02(11) 6MN41311-02 2014...

Nikon CoolPix S9700 Reference Manual

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Quick Links

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