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Nikon COOLPIX 56300, Quick Start Manual

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Select whether or not to print shooting date 
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Select 

Date

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shooting date on all images in the print order.

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Select 

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information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all 
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Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information

When the 

Date

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Info

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information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible (

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of shooting date and shooting information is used.

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printer via the included USB cable (

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Note that 

Date

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Info

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Print order

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The date printed is that saved when the image was captured. 
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Date and time

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Time 

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Time zone and date

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Summary of Contents for COOLPIX 56300

Page 1: ...Nikon Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents 3 First Steps s Shooting and Playback 11 Using ViewNX 2 16 Other Functions 20 ...

Page 2: ...il http nikon com br Telephone Please call for technical support and other product assistance Our professional advisers are standing by to help with your digital camera needs For customers in the United States 1 800 N KON UX 1 800 645 6689 For customers in Canada 1 877 534 9910 For customers in Mexico 001 888 565 5452 For customers in Brazil 0800 886 4566 0800 88 NIKON W Viewing the 11 Reference M...

Page 3: ... EH 69P Reference Manual CD A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase aJ7 The included charging AC adapter is EH 69P in countries other than Brazil and EH 69C in Brazil NOTE A Secure Digital SO memory card hereafter referred to as a memory card is not provide...

Page 4: ...ase button IJCharge lamp flash lamp IJ movie record button II 0 shooting mode button IJIB playback button Confirming the Package Contents s 6 7 s 9 10 11 IJRotary multi selector II apply selection button 1m1iii delete button mMENU button ID Battery chamber memory card slot cover mMonitor ...

Page 5: ... card slot cover 2 2 Insert the included EN EL12 battery rechargeable Li ion battery Battery latch Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow G and fully insert the battery g When the battery is inserted correctly the p ttl e battery latch will lock the battery in place k_ it Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backw...

Page 6: ... have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card Removing the Battery To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow G The battery can t...

Page 7: ...urchased The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea 3 2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of G to Keep the camera turned off Be sure that plugs are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs Charge ...

Page 8: ...med for a while the monitor will turn off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will flash If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations __ Press the power switch shutter release button 0 shooting mode button...

Page 9: ...item Selects the item to Selects the item to _ the left returns to 111 the right continues the previou_s screen Wo0 n 0 flJ to the next screen Selects the 1tem T Applies the current below selection Press or to select the desired language and press the button EST r IZ s New York Toronto 11 1 Lima l Press_ or _ to select your home time zone and press the button 5 2 Press or to select Yes and press t...

Page 10: ... Pictures After setting the date and time enable the Print date option in theY setup menu 022 Display theY setup menu using the following procedure and change the settings Press the MENU button press the rotary multi selector press_ or T to select the Y setup tab and press the button___ press_ or T to select an item and press the button n Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting...

Page 11: ...ry level is high The battery level is low JI Prepare to charge or replace the battery 6 Cannot take pictures Battery exhausted Charge or replace the battery remaining Number of Exposures Remaining rrn is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images will be saved in the internal memory approximately 25 MB Shooting and Playback I ...

Page 12: ...a double border is displayed around the face When the camera detects more than one face the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control To zoom in closer to the subject rotate the zoom control toT telephoto To zoom out and view a larger area rotate the zoom control to W wide angle When you turn the camera on the zo...

Page 13: ...D focus areas glow green to indicate the areas of the frame that the camera is focusing on up to nine areas 1 Focus area Flash lamp Shutter speed Aperture value When the camera is unable to focus the focus area will flash red Modify the composition and press the shutter release button halfway again Flash lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway ...

Page 14: ... blurred Press the button gently Step 4 Play Back Images Press the E playback button The camera enters playback mode The last image captured is displayed in full frame playback mode To display previous or next images rotate the rotary multi selector or press A 01111111 or To return to shooting mode press the 0 button the shutter release button or thee movie record button Shooting and Playback e mo...

Page 15: ...splayed press A or T to select Yes and press the button to delete the image that is displayed After pressing the 1iil button press A or T to select Erase selected images and select multiple images to be deleted Select All images to delete all images Deleted images cannot be restored To cancel without deleting select No in the confirmation dialog and press the button StepS Turn Offthe Camera Press ...

Page 16: ...um Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 Windovvs XP Horne Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 10 7 2 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility 1 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 21nstaller CD ROM into the CO RO...

Page 17: ... information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2 Click Typical Installation Recommended in the installation window 1 4 Download the software When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree Begin download Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 1 s Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed Windows Click Yes Mac OS Click OK ...

Page 18: ... slot SO 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 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change program A program sel...

Page 19: ...mera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Step3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more information...

Page 20: ...rall image brightness or darkness can be adjusted by setting exposure compensation before taking pictures When the image is too dark apply positive exposure compensation When the image is too bright apply negative exposure compensation Macro Mode Use for close ups The camera can focus at a closer distance when the zoom is at a position where Mand the zoom indicator glow green The camera is equippe...

Page 21: ...ich scene or effect was selected last Selecting a Playback Mode Press the E button in playback mode to display the playback mode selection menu Select a playback mode with the rotary multi selector and press the button to change to that mode Play 1 E Playback mode all images OJ 14 2 b Favorite pictures mode 3 D Auto sort mode 4 miD List by date mode Recording Movies You can record movies by simply...

Page 22: ...otary multi selector to select an item IJ 9 Select a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Switching Between Tabs Press the rotary multi selector to highlight the tab Other Functions Rotate the rotary multi selector or press A or T to choose another tab and press either the button or The selected menu is displayed ...

Page 23: ... such as soft focus or sepia tones In smart portrait mode the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected The skin softening option can be used to soften facial skin tones In subject tracking mode the camera automatically tracks and focuses on a moving subject Ill Movie recording Movies with sound can be recorded Movies can also be recorded in sl...

Page 24: ...M adjunto contiene un Manual de referencia detallado en varios idiomas guardado como un arch ivo PDF Creemos que esta soluci6n es respetuosa con el medio am biente y al mismo tiempo tam bien satisface las necesidades multi lingufsticas de nuestros clientes Su ca mara Nikon le permitira disfrutar de Ia fotografla durante anos En caso de necesitar soporte tecnico p6ngase en contacto con el servicio ...

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Page 26: ... registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 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 w...

Page 27: ...on Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index ...

Page 28: ...the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing please contact the store where you purchased the camera Warranty A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase A18 NOTE A memory card is not included with the camera COOLPIX S6300 Digital Camera Camera ...

Page 29: ...chase is referred to as the default setting The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product ...

Page 30: ...thin the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more inf...

Page 31: ...ses or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintin...

Page 32: ...t in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic eq...

Page 33: ... to remove the battery when no charge remains Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery such as discoloration or deformation If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin rinse immediately with plenty of water Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in ...

Page 34: ...ure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off...

Page 35: ...e instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measu...

Page 36: ...N INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge o...

Page 37: ...ing the Rotary Multi Selector 10 Using Menus the d Button 11 Attaching the Camera Strap 13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 15 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery 16 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Internal Memory and Memory Cards 21 Approved Memory Cards 21 Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Turning the Camera On and Off 23 Setting the Display Language Date and...

Page 38: ...Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu 59 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 61 Available Features 61 Using the Flash Flash Modes 62 Using the Self timer 64 Using Macro Mode 65 Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation 66 Default Settings 67 Changing the Image Size Image Mode 69 Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality 69 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously 71 Usi...

Page 39: ...s E10 List by Date Mode E12 Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence E13 Viewing Images in a Sequence E13 Deleting Images in a Sequence E15 Editing Still Images E16 Editing Features E16 k Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation E18 I D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E18 e Skin Softening Softening Skin Tones E19 p Filter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects ...

Page 40: ...ing a DPOF Print Order E49 b Slide Show E53 d Protect E54 f Rotate Image E56 E Voice Memo E57 h Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card E59 C Sequence Display Options E61 N Choose Key Picture E61 The Movie Menu E62 Movie Options E62 Open with HS Footage E63 Autofocus Mode E64 Wind Noise Reduction E64 The Setup Menu E65 Welcome Screen E65 Time Zone and Date E66 Monitor Settings E69 Print ...

Page 41: ...ion E89 File and Folder Names E90 Optional Accessories E91 Error Messages E92 Technical Notes and Index F1 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera F2 The Battery F3 Charging AC Adapter F4 Memory Cards F4 Cleaning and Storage F5 Cleaning F5 Storage F5 Troubleshooting F6 Specifications F13 Supported Standards F16 Index F17 ...

Page 42: ...res Parts of the Camera 2 The Camera Body 2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode 4 Controls Used in Playback Mode 5 The Monitor 6 Basic Operations 9 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 9 Using the Rotary Multi Selector 10 Using Menus the d Button 11 Attaching the Camera Strap 13 If you want to start using the camera right away see The Basics of Shooting and Playback A15 ...

Page 43: ...hutter release button 4 5 30 2 Zoom control 4 5 29 f wide angle 4 29 g telephoto 4 29 h thumbnail playback 5 33 i playback zoom 5 33 j help 41 3 Power switch power on lamp 22 4 Self timer lamp 64 AF assist illuminator 95 5 Microphone stereo 79 88 6 Flash 62 7 Lens 8 Lens cover 9 Eyelet for camera strap 13 10 HDMI connector cover 81 11 HDMI mini connector Type C 81 ...

Page 44: ...9 26 4 c playback button 4 5 9 32 78 5 Rotary multi selector multi selector 10 6 k apply selection button 5 10 7 l delete button 4 5 34 E57 8 d menu button 4 5 11 39 79 91 94 9 Connector cover 18 81 10 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 16 17 11 Battery latch 16 12 Battery chamber 16 13 Memory card slot 20 14 USB audio video output connector 18 81 15 Tripod socket 16 Monitor 6 26 17 Speaker 79...

Page 45: ...otate to f h to zoom out and view a wider area 29 Rotary multi selector See Using the Rotary Multi Selector for more information 10 11 d button Displays and hides the menu 11 39 91 94 Shutter release button When pressed halfway i e if you stop pressing when you feel resistance Sets focus and exposure When pressed all the way Releases the shutter 30 Movie record button Starts and stops movie record...

Page 46: ...ar Adjusts the volume when playing back voice memos and movies 33 33 79 92 E57 Rotary multi selector See Using the Rotary Multi Selector for more information 10 11 Apply selection button Switches from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full frame display Plays back movies Displays individual images in a sequence when only the key picture is displayed for the sequence Performs scroll playba...

Page 47: ...se By default information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera and turns off after a few seconds when Monitor settings A94 Photo info is set to Auto info Shooting Mode 999 999 400 400 F3 2 F3 2 1 0 1 0 1 250 1 250 29m 0s 29m 0s 10 10 10 10 2 2 999 999 9999 9999 7 28 29 30 31 32 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 23 16 1 3 4 5 2120 22 24 18 25 26 27 19 37 34 33 35 36 38 39...

Page 48: ...ovies 91 16 Image mode 69 17 Easy panorama 48 18 Number of exposures remaining still images 22 19 Internal memory indicator 22 20 Movie length 88 21 Aperture value 30 22 Shutter speed 30 23 Print date 95 24 Focus area auto 30 40 25 Focus area for manual or center 40 26 Focus area face detection pet detection 40 49 53 27 Focus area subject tracking mode 40 57 28 ISO sensitivity 39 29 Exposure compe...

Page 49: ...List by date icon 78 E12 7 Battery level indicator 22 8 Protect icon 79 9 Eye Fi communication indicator 96 10 Internal memory indicator 32 11 a Current image number total number of images 32 b Movie length 92 12 Print order icon 79 13 Image mode 69 14 Easy panorama 48 15 Movie options 91 16 Easy panorama playback guide 48 E4 Sequence playback guide 32 Movie playback guide 92 17 Volume indicator 7...

Page 50: ...ooting mode by pressing the shutter release button or the b e movie record button If you press the A shooting mode button while using shooting mode the shooting mode selection menu is displayed from which you can select one of the available shooting modes A27 If you press the c playback button while using playback mode the playback mode selection menu is displayed from which you can select one of ...

Page 51: ...g the rotary multi selector Auto Displays the o exposure compensation guide A66 Displays the m flash mode menu A62 Displays the n self timer menu A64 Rotate to select an item Displays the p macro mode menu A65 Applies the current selection 4 4 4 4 15 05 2012 15 30 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG Selects the previous image moves the displayed area when the image is magnified A33 1 Selects the ne...

Page 52: ...2 15 30 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG Playback menu Print order Protect Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Slide show Shooting mode Playback mode Tabs Tabs c tab Displays the settings that can be changed for the current playback mode A78 Depending on the current playback mode the tab icon that is displayed will be different z tab Displays the setup menu where you can change...

Page 53: ...n Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab and press either the k button or K The selected menu is displayed Image mode White balance Continuous Shooting menu ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Autofocus mode Single AF Full time AF Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select an item and then press K or...

Page 54: ...13 Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap ...

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Page 56: ...ation 2 Charge the Battery 18 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 20 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 22 Setting the Display Language Date and Time First Use After Purchase 24 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode 26 Step 3 Frame a Picture 28 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 30 Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 32 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 34 ...

Page 57: ...y the arrow 1 and fully insert the battery 2 When the battery is inserted correctly the battery latch will lock the battery in place B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Charge the battery before the first use or when...

Page 58: ...ry chamber memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch up in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 The battery can then be removed by hand 2 Do not pull it at an angle B High Temperature Caution The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card B Notes About the Battery Be sure to read and follow...

Page 59: ...s installed in the camera and then connect the camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3 Keep the camera turned off Be sure that plugs are properly oriented Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging About 3 hours and 50 minutes are required to ch...

Page 60: ...ply power to the camera from an electrical outlet for taking pictures and playing back images Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH 62F Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Status Description Flashes slowly green The battery is charging Off The battery is not charging When charging is complete t...

Page 61: ...s in the correct orientation 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover B Formatting Memory Cards 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 All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep copy that data ...

Page 62: ...g 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 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device make sure that the device supports 2 GB cards Contact...

Page 63: ...d in the camera and images will be saved in the internal memory approximately 25 MB The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the internal memory or memory card and also varies depending on the image quality and image size determined by the image mode setting A70 The number of remaining exposures shown in the illustrations in this manual is for example purposes...

Page 64: ... lamp will flash If no operations are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically While the camera is in standby mode the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following operations Press the power switch shutter release button A shooting mode button c playback button or b e movie record button The time that elapses before the camera enters sta...

Page 65: ... press the k button See Daylight Saving Time A25 for information about daylight saving time 4 Press H or I to select the date format and press the k button or K 5 Press H I J or K to set the date and time and press the k button Select a field Press K or J changes between D M Y hour and minute Edit the value Rotate the multi selector or press H or I Confirm the setting Select the minute field and p...

Page 66: ...alculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting If you exit without setting the date and time O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time A94 C The Clock Battery The camera s clock is powered by a backup battery that is separate from the camera s main battery The backup bat...

Page 67: ...Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode A auto mode is used in this example Select A Auto mode 3 Press the k button The camera switches to A auto mode and the A icon is displayed See Shooting Mode A6 in The Monitor for information about the shooting mode screen The shooting mode setting is saved when the camera is turned off Auto mode Multi selector 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s ...

Page 68: ...t When using scene auto selector the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture making it even easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene To select a scene first display the shooting mode selection menu and then press the multi selector K Select the desired scene by pressing H I J or K and then press the k button D Special effects A51 Effects can b...

Page 69: ...faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders When shooting non human subjects or when no faces are detected the focus area is not displayed Position the main subject near the center of the frame C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following s...

Page 70: ... on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode A69 and digital zoom magnification Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking sti...

Page 71: ...is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas 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 When the camera has focused the focus indicator A6 glows green While the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus area or focus indicator may flash red This indicates that the camera is ...

Page 72: ...ubject wearing a white shirt is standing in front of a white wall Several objects are at different distances from the camera e g the subject is inside a cage Subjects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or fo...

Page 73: ...ages in which the face of a person A73 or a pet A49 was detected at the time of shooting are displayed in full frame playback mode depending upon the orientation of the detected face the images may be automatically rotated for playback display except images captured in a series You can change the orientation of an image using Rotate image in the playback menu A79 Each series of images captured usi...

Page 74: ...ile by pressing the d button E22 Press the k button to return to full frame playback mode Thumbnail Display Calendar Display You can view several images on one screen making it easy to find the image you want You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to f h and g i Rotate the multi selector or press H I J or K to select an image and then press the k button to d...

Page 75: ...d To cancel press H or I to select No and press the k button B Notes About Deletion Deleted images cannot be recovered Copy important images to a computer or other media before deleting them from the camera Protected images A79 cannot be deleted B Deleting Images in a Sequence If you press the l button and delete a key picture while only key pictures are displayed for sequences of images A32 all i...

Page 76: ...frame playback or f h to display thumbnails 2 Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor C Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion When using favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode A78 you can select images registered as favorites imag...

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Page 78: ...ilable when using each shooting mode You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want capture 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s Smart portrait 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s Image mode Skin softening Smile timer Smart portrait Blink proof 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s Auto ...

Page 79: ...information If no faces are detected the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus area active focus area lights in green maximum of nine areas Changing A Auto Mode Settings Features that can be set using the multi selector A61 Flash mode A62 self timer A64 macro mode A65 and exposure compens...

Page 80: ...ntinuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache or BSS is selected images are captured while the shutter release button is held all the way down When Continuous H 120 fps Continuous H 60 fps or Multi shot 16 is selected the number of images determined by the setting are captured when the shutter release button is pressed all the way There is no need to hold the shutter release button down The default s...

Page 81: ...ite Sepia and Cyanotype E42 AF area mode Allows you to determine how the camera selects the focus area that is used for autofocus the available settings are Face priority default setting Auto Manual and Center E43 Autofocus mode When Single AF is selected the camera focuses only while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When Full time AF is selected the camera focuses even when the shutt...

Page 82: ...elector H X I p J n and K o can be used to set the corresponding features See Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector A61 and Default Settings A67 for more information Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode which is the combination of image size and image quality A69 Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M x second icon from the top M K M select a scene A26 2...

Page 83: ...ction when U auto is selected and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed When the camera selects g night landscape flash mode is fixed at W off regardless of the setting made and the camera captures one image at a slower shutter speed Depending upon shooting conditions the camera may not select the desired scene mode Should this occur switch to A auto mode A26 or select the desire...

Page 84: ...lect Hand held or Tripod Hand held The Y icon is displayed in the shooting screen When the e icon at the top left of the monitor lights in green press the shutter release button all the way to capture a series of images which will be combined into a single image and saved Once the shutter release button is pressed all the way hold the camera still until a still image is displayed After taking a pi...

Page 85: ... dark surroundings Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu A94 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame z Snow Captures the brightness of sunlit snow The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame h Sunset Preserves...

Page 86: ...me of shooting Tripod Select this option when using a tripod or other means to stabilize the camera during shooting The Z icon is displayed in the shooting screen Vibration reduction A95 is automatically set to Off regardless of the setting in the setup menu One image is captured at a slow shutter speed when the shutter release button is pressed all the way The focus area or focus indicator A7 alw...

Page 87: ...unctions first press the k button to cancel focus area selection then change the settings as desired Hue Self timer Exposure compensation The camera focuses even when the shutter release button is not pressed halfway You may hear the sound of the camera focusing l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited for example in museums and art galleries or in other settings in which you do ...

Page 88: ...h very bright and dark areas in the same frame The P icon is displayed in the shooting screen The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Digital zoom cannot be used When the shutter release button is pressed all the way the camera shoots images continuously at high speed and saves the following two images A non HDR composite image An HDR composite image in which the loss of details ...

Page 89: ...r the V Easy panorama scene mode is selected select the shooting range from Normal 180 or Wide 360 Press the shutter release button all the way down remove your finger from the button and then slowly pan the camera horizontally Shooting automatically ends when the camera captures the specified shooting range The camera focuses at the center of the frame when shooting starts The zoom position is fi...

Page 90: ...d the shutter can be released by pressing the shutter release button If no pet faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame When Continuous is selected up to 6 images are captured continuously at a rate of about 1 9 fps when image mode is set to P 4608 3456 while the shutter release button is held all the way down Press the multi selector J n to change the auto r...

Page 91: ...included with your TV or monitor to ensure proper use s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D compatible TV or monitor The camera captures one image for each eye to simulate a three dimensional image Images captured in this mode are saved at an image size of n 1920 1080 After taking the first picture by pressing the shutter release button move the...

Page 92: ...rst press the k button to cancel color selection then change the settings as desired Flash mode A62 Self timer A64 Macro mode A65 Exposure compensation A66 To return to the color selection screen press the k button again Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M D third icon from the top M K M select an effect A26 27 Category Description D Soft default setting Softens the image by adding a sl...

Page 93: ...g Special Effects Mode Settings Features that can be set using the multi selector A61 Flash mode A62 self timer A64 macro mode A65 and exposure compensation A66 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode which is the combination of image size and image quality A69 ...

Page 94: ...es can be detected When the camera detects more than one face a double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame and single borders are displayed around the other faces If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the Smile timer A56 feature is activated and the shutter is automatically released After the camera releases the shutter it wil...

Page 95: ...ctivated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed The camera does not detect any faces The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile C 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 C Re...

Page 96: ...ures that can be set using the multi selector A61 Flash mode A62 self timer A64 and exposure compensation A66 Features that can be set by pressing the d button Options available in the smart portrait menu A56 C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 ...

Page 97: ... Skin softening Allows you to set the skin softening effect The camera softens skin tones by applying the skin softening function before saving images You can select the amount of effect that is applied The default setting is Normal E46 Smile timer When On default setting is selected the camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected Self timer ...

Page 98: ... the frame is automatically registered set Face priority tracking to Off and register the desired subject again When the camera is unable to focus on the subject the border will glow red Change the composition and try registering the subject again When the subject is registered a yellow border focus area is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking that subject To cancel subject...

Page 99: ... Shooting Features B Notes About Subject Tracking Mode Adjust zoom position flash mode exposure compensation and menu settings prior to registering the subject Subject tracking may not be possible in certain shooting conditions Digital zoom cannot be used ...

Page 100: ...mode When Full time AF default setting is selected once a subject is registered for subject tracking the camera continuously focuses until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus The sound of the lens drive will be heard while the camera focuses Changes made to the autofocus mode setting in this mode will not be applied to the autofocus mode setting in A auto mode The autof...

Page 101: ... which the faces are looking Depending on shooting conditions such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera the face may not be detected properly Additionally the camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the camera is unable to track th...

Page 102: ...rmation about each mode s default settings 1 Varies by the scene See Default Settings A67 for more information 2 Varies by the smart portrait menu setting See Default Settings A67 for more information A auto Scene Special Effects Smart Portrait Mode Subject Tracking Mode X Flash mode A62 w 1 w w2 w n Self timer A64 w w w2 Pet portrait auto release A49 p Macro A65 w w o Exposure compensation A66 w ...

Page 103: ...or settings A94 3 Frame the subject and take a picture The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter release button halfway On The flash will fire when you press the shutter release button all the way down Flashing The flash is charging The camera cannot take pictures Off The flash will not fire when a picture is taken If the battery is low the monitor will turn off i...

Page 104: ...sual is required to save images Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations In some cases red eye correction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily In these cases select another flash mode and take the picture again U Auto The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim V Auto with red eye reduction Reduce red eye in portraits caused by the flash W Off The...

Page 105: ...uch as weddings n 2s two seconds Use to prevent camera shake When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene mode Y pet portrait auto release is displayed A49 The self timer settings n 10s and n 2s cannot be used If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway Focus and exposu...

Page 106: ...cts as close as 30 cm 1 ft from the lens When the zoom is at the maximum wide angle position at the position where G is displayed the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm 4 in from the lens B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in C Autofocus When using macro mode in the A auto mode you can focus without p...

Page 107: ...exposure compensation 3 Press the k button to apply the compensation value If you do not press the k button within a few seconds the menu will disappear When an exposure compensation value other than 0 0 is applied the value is displayed with the H indicator in the monitor 4 Press the shutter release button to take a picture To turn off exposure compensation return to step 1 and change the value t...

Page 108: ... when Blink proof is set to On 2 Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off 3 The setting cannot be changed The setting applied in A auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off except for the self timer setting Flash A62 Self timer A64 Macro A65 Exposure compensation A66 A auto U Off Off 0 0 D special effects W Off Off 0 0 F smart portrait U1 Off2 Off3 0 0 s subjec...

Page 109: ...s fixed at W off when HDR is set to On 6 Self timer cannot be used Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off A49 B Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 Flash A62 Self timer A64 Macro A65 Exposure compensation A66 x A42 U1 Off Off2 0 0 b A42 V Off Off2 0 0 c A42 W2 Off Off2 0 0 d A43 W2 Off2 Off2 0 0 e A43 V3 Off Off2 0 ...

Page 110: ... the monitor in shooting and playback modes A6 8 C Notes About Image Mode The setting is also applied to other shooting modes Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 The image mode cannot be selected in 3D photography or Easy panorama scene mode A41 Enter shooting mode M d button M Image mode Image mode Description Q 4608 3456P Images will be higher quality than P The compression rat...

Page 111: ...r of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicate...

Page 112: ...oting setting Continuous H 120 fps O image size 640 480 pixels Continuous H 60 fps M image size 1280 960 pixels Multi shot 16 L image size 2560 1920 pixels White balance Color options A40 When using Black and white Sepia or Cyanotype the White balance setting is fixed at Auto Continuous Self timer A64 When using the self timer Continuous is fixed at Single ISO sensitivity Continuous A39 When Pre s...

Page 113: ...g other than Single or BSS is selected Motion detection is disabled ISO sensitivity A39 When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto Motion detection is disabled Blink warning Continuous A39 When a setting other than Single is selected Blink warning is disabled Digital zoom Continuous A39 When Multi shot 16 is selected digital zoom cannot be used Shutter sound Continuous A39 When...

Page 114: ...hot with no faces in it the camera selects the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the camera When Scene auto selector is selected the focus area changes depending on which scene the camera selects If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode the camera will focus on the su...

Page 115: ... those described in Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus A31 the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green If the camera does not focus change AF area mode to Manual or Center in A auto mode and try focus lock shooting A76 by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection During playback the ...

Page 116: ...so be applied to saved images A79 B Notes About Skin Softening It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting Under some shooting conditions the desired skin softening results may not be achieved and skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces If the desired results are not produced switch to another shooting mode and then try shooting again The ski...

Page 117: ...f the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway Confirm that the focus area glows green Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to ta...

Page 118: ...or playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images 4 4 4 4 15 05 2012 15 30 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG 4 4 4 4 15 05 2012 15 30 15 05 2012 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG Auto sort Auto sort Print order Protect Quick retouch D Lighting Skin softening Filter effects Slide show ...

Page 119: ...the album category or shooting date selection screen is displayed To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes press the c button 3 Select an album category or shooting date and press the k button For h favorite pictures see E7 For F auto sort see E10 For C list by date see E12 Repeat from step 1 to select a different album category or shooting date c Play A32 All images...

Page 120: ...ariety of effects to images Effect types include Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect and Painting E20 a Print order3 4 When using a printer to print images saved on the memory card you can use the Print order function to select which images are printed and how many copies of each image are printed E49 b Slide show3 Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or on...

Page 121: ...d on the selected date 4 This function is not available for images captured in 3D photography scene mode A41 5 This function is not displayed when using favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode C Sequence display options 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 images E61 N...

Page 122: ... to playing back images and movies Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB port with the included USB Cable UC E6 Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM For information about using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM and transferring images to a computer see page 82 If any USB devices that draw the power from the c...

Page 123: ...e Premium Professional Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 1 Windows Vista Home Basic Home Premium Business Enterprise Ultimate Service Pack 2 Windows XP Home Edition Professional Service Pack 3 Macintosh Mac OS X version 10 5 8 10 6 8 10 7 2 Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD ROM into the C...

Page 124: ...ed in the installation window 4 Download the software When the Software Download screen is displayed click I agree Begin download Follow the on screen instructions to install the software 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed Windows Click Yes Mac OS Click OK The following software is installed ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For ...

Page 125: ...ted directly in the slot 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 If the dialog shown at right is displayed follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2 1 Under Import pictures and videos click Change pr...

Page 126: ...he computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable If you are using a card reader or card slot choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for...

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Page 128: ...and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie record button In playback mode press the k button to play a movie 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s 14m30s 14m30s 10s 10s 15 05 2012 15 30 15 05 2012 15 30 0010 MOV 0010 MOV 4s 4s ...

Page 129: ...gs A94 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts The approximate remaining movie length is displayed C is displayed while saving to the internal memory Press the multi selector K to pause recording except when p iFrame 540 960 540 is selected in Movie options or when HS movie recording A91 Press K aga...

Page 130: ...when the camera is moved Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied subjects with repeating patterns fabrics lattice windows etc may have colored stripes interference patterns moire etc in them during movie recording and playback This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the layout of the image sensor interfere with each other it is not a malfunction B Camera Temp...

Page 131: ...oting mode are also applied with movie recording The tone that results from using scene mode A41 or special effects mode A51 is also applied to movies When macro mode is enabled movies of subjects closer to the camera can be recorded Confirm settings before starting movie recording The self timer A64 can be used When the b e movie record button is pressed after the self timer is enabled the camera...

Page 132: ...ovie when recording starts Press the k button to switch back and forth between HS movie recording and normal speed movie recording E63 Autofocus mode When A Single AF default setting is selected focus is locked when movie recording begins When B Full time AF is selected the camera focuses continuously while recording When B Full time AF is selected the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in ...

Page 133: ...The COOLPIX S6300 is not able to play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie Pause E Press the k button to pause playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top in the monit...

Page 134: ...etup menu See Using Menus the d Button A11 for information about using the camera s menus For further details about each setting refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section E65 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Motion detection AF assist Vibration reduction 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s ...

Page 135: ... whether or not daylight saving time is in effect When the travel destination x is selected the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone w and saves images using the date and time of the travel destination E66 Monitor settings Allows you to adjust settings related to the monitor Photo info allows you to select the kind of information...

Page 136: ...rring The r indicator glows green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed When using certain shooting modes or settings motion is not detected In these cases the r indicator is not displayed E73 AF assist When set to Auto default setting the AF assist illuminator A2 lights when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera focus The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 ...

Page 137: ...Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Additionally when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer it takes more time to charge the battery E80 Blink warning Immediately after taking a picture using face detection A73 except when using smart portrait mode if the camera detects a subject with closed eyes the camera displays the message Did someone blink allowing you to check the image The de...

Page 138: ...Captured Continuously Sequence E13 Editing Still Images E16 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV E23 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E25 Movies Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie E31 Editing Movies E34 Menu The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode E36 The Smart Portrait Menu E46 The Subject Tracking Menu E48 The Playback Menu E49 The Movie Menu E62 Th...

Page 139: ...he vertical position the direction and the width and height are switched 2 Frame the first edge of the panorama scene and then press the shutter release button halfway to focus The zoom position is fixed at the maximum wide angle position A grid is displayed in the monitor The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Exposure compensation A66 can be set If the focus and exposure ar...

Page 140: ...if the guide does not reach the edge within about 15 seconds when Normal 180 is selected or within about 30 seconds when Wide 360 is selected after shooting starts B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting The range of the image seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting If the camera is moved too quickly or shaken too much or if the subject is too un...

Page 141: ... then press the k button to perform the following operations Scrolling can also be performed by rotating the multi selector B Notes About Easy Panorama Scroll Playback The COOLPIX S6300 may not be able to scroll the playback of or zoom in on easy panorama images captured with another make or model of digital camera Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to scroll backward quickl...

Page 142: ...ection then change the settings as desired Macro mode Exposure compensation 2 Press the shutter release button to take the first picture The focus exposure and white balance are locked after the first shot and R is displayed on the monitor 3 Move the camera horizontally to the right until the translucent guide is aligned with the subject To cancel shooting press the k button 4 Wait for the camera ...

Page 143: ...he angle of view i e the area visible in the frame seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting Images captured under dim lighting may appear grainy with noise If the camera does not take the second picture and cancels the shooting even when you align the guide with the subject try shooting with the shutter release button B Notes and Cautions for V...

Page 144: ...s I Rotate the zoom control A2 to g i to switch back to full frame playback or f h to 12 image thumbnail display Press the k button to display the album selection screen 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired album and press the k button The selected images are added and the camera switches to the playback menu To add the same image to multiple albums repeat from step 1 B Notes About Favor...

Page 145: ...nd press H to display y You can add y to multiple images To remove y press I Rotate the zoom control A2 to g i to switch back to full frame playback or f h to 12 image thumbnail display Press the k button to display a removal confirmation screen 2 Select Yes and press the k button To cancel removal select No B Notes About Deletion If an image is deleted while using favorite pictures mode the image...

Page 146: ...ess the k button The icon changes and the monitor display returns to the list of albums screen B Notes About Album Icons Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card To change the album icons for the internal memory first remove the memory card from the camera The default setting for the icon is the number icon black Press the c button playback mode M c button M h...

Page 147: ...ion Description Z Smile Images captured in smart portrait mode A53 with the smile timer setting set to On D Portraits Images captured in A auto mode A26 with face detection A73 Images captured in Portrait Night portrait Party indoor and Backlighting scene mode A41 Images captured in smart portrait mode A53 with the smile timer setting set to Off u Food Images captured in Food scene mode A41 U Land...

Page 148: ...s cannot be sorted to that category nor can they be displayed in auto sort mode You can play back images and movies that could not be sorted to a category by using normal playback mode A32 or list by date mode E12 Images and movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card or vice versa cannot be played back in auto sort mode E59 Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S63...

Page 149: ...l images captured on the selected date When viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode press the d button to select a feature from the list by date menu A79 Calendar display A33 cannot be used in list by date mode B Notes About List by Date Mode Up to 29 dates can be selected If images exist for more than 29 dates all images saved earlier than most recent 29 dates will b...

Page 150: ...cture is displayed for a sequence press the k button to display each image in a sequence individually To display the previous or next image rotate the multi selector or press J or K To return to key picture only display press the multi selector H To display images in a sequence as thumbnails set Sequence display options to Individual pictures in the playback menu E61 A auto mode A38 Scene mode A41...

Page 151: ...g Sequence When the d button is pressed the following menu operations are available for the images in that sequence 1 This operation is not available when only a key picture is displayed Display the images in the sequence individually and then press the d button 2 If the d button is pressed when only a key picture displayed the same settings can be applied to all images in that sequence Press the ...

Page 152: ...d images When a key picture is selected in the erase selected images screen A35 all pictures in the sequence are deleted All images All images are deleted including the sequence represented by the currently displayed key picture If the k button has been pressed and each individual image in the sequence is displayed before pressing the l button Deletion methods change as follows Erase current pictu...

Page 153: ...e internal memory or on the memory card To edit an individual image in a sequence of images E13 when only the key picture is displayed perform one of the procedures described below Press the k button to display a sequence of images as individual images and select an image in the sequence Set Sequence display options E61 in the playback menu to Individual pictures to display them as individual imag...

Page 154: ... and Edited Images Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original Print order E49 and protect settings E54 do not remain effective in edited copies Editing function used Editing functions to u...

Page 155: ...nd Contrast Use the multi selector to select OK and press the k button The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right Copies created with the D Lighting function are indicated by the c icon displayed during playback C More Information See File and Folder Names E90 for more information Press the c button playback mode M select an image M d button M k ...

Page 156: ... display returns to that shown in step 1 When the k button is pressed a new edited copy is created Copies created with the skin softening function are indicated by the E icon displayed during playback B Notes About Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking or the brightness of faces the camera may be unable to accurately recognize faces or the skin softening function m...

Page 157: ...around the center of the image In images captured with face priority A73 or pet detection A49 selected areas around faces will be blurred Selective color Keep one specified color in the image and change the other colors to black and white Cross screen Produce star like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights This effect is suitable for n...

Page 158: ...esired copy size and press the k button The available sizes are 640 480 320 240 and 160 120 2 Select Yes and press the k button A new small copy is created compression ratio of approximately 1 16 The copy is displayed with a black frame C More Information See File and Folder Names E90 for more information Press the c button playback mode M select an image M d button M g Small picture Back Back Bac...

Page 159: ...o be saved is reduced the image size pixels of the cropped copy is also reduced When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 240 or 160 120 a black frame is displayed around the image and the small picture icon A is displayed in the left of the monitor in playback mode C Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation Use the Rotate image option E56 to rotate the image so that it is displayed...

Page 160: ...ble HDMI cable can be used to connect the camera to the TV 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect the camera to the TV When using the included audio video cable Connect the yellow plug to the video in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio in jacks on the TV When using a commercially available HDMI cable Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV White Yellow Red HDMI mini connector Type C to HDM...

Page 161: ...t force the plug into the camera When disconnecting the cable do not pull the plug at an angle Do not connect cables to the HDMI mini connector Type C and to the USB audio video output connector simultaneously B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera s video mode setting in the TV settings E79 under the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV C Using a TV Rem...

Page 162: ...y cause the camera to heat up or malfunction C Printing Images Images saved on a memory card can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or connecting the camera directly to a printer The following printing methods are also available Inserting a memory card into a DPOF compatible printer s card slot Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods specify th...

Page 163: ...sert plugs at an angle and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs 4 The camera is automatically turned on When properly connected the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor followed by the Print selection screen 2 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set the Charge by computer option E...

Page 164: ... switch back to full frame playback 2 Select Copies and press the k button 3 Select the desired number of copies up to nine and press the k button 4 Select Paper size and press the k button 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button To specify paper size using settings on the printer select Default in the paper size option Print selection 32 NO 32 15 05 2012 Start print 001 prints Pict...

Page 165: ... below to print multiple images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed press the d button 2 Use the multi selector to select Paper size and press the k button To exit the print menu press the d button 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button To specify paper size using settings on the printer select Default in the paper size option Start print 004 prints PictBridge Copies Pap...

Page 166: ...trol to g i to switch back to full frame playback or f h to display 12 thumbnails Press the k button when setting is complete When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the k button to start printing Select Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card is pr...

Page 167: ... 8 10 in Letter A3 and A4 Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option E49 When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the k button to start printing Select Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu To view the current print order select View images ...

Page 168: ...and then press the k button See Movie Options E62 for more information 3 Select Open with HS footage and press k to choose whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies slow motion or fast motion movies when movie recording starts On default setting HS movies are recorded when recording begins Off Normal speed movies are recorded when recording begins Press the k button to switch to ...

Page 169: ...ie recording at the point where the camera should record for slow motion or fast motion playback When an HS movie reaches the maximum length for HS movies E63 or when the k button is pressed the camera switches to normal speed movie recording The camera switches between normal speed movie recording and HS movie recording each time the k button is pressed When recording HS movies the maximum movie ...

Page 170: ...s per second including portions recorded using HS movie When Movie options E62 is set to h HS 120 fps 640 480 or i HS 60 fps 1280 720 movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded When set to j HS 15 fps 1920 1080 movies that can be played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed can be recorded Portions recorded at h HS 120 fps 640 480 High speed capturing...

Page 171: ...o the beginning of the desired portion of the movie To cancel editing press H or I to choose O return and press the k button 4 Press H or I to choose the N control choose end point Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to move the end point on the right edge to the end of the desired portion of the movie Select c preview and press the k button to play back the specified portion of the movie th...

Page 172: ...rimmed again To trim another area of the movie select and edit the original movie Movies are trimmed in one second intervals therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie may differ slightly from the selected start and end points Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or...

Page 173: ...ting white balance can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color tones in the image The current white balance setting is indicated by an icon when shooting A6 No icon is displayed when Auto is selected B Notes About White Balance Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 Set the flash to W off when white balance is set to any setting other th...

Page 174: ...nu and press the k button The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance 3 Select Measure To apply the most recently measured white balance value select Cancel and press the k button The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window 5 Press the k button to measure a value for p...

Page 175: ...elease button is released q Pre shooting cache Pre shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments by saving images from before the shutter release button was pressed all the way Pre shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and continues when the shutter release button is pressed all the way E40 Frame rate up to 10 6 fps Number of frames Up to 5 fra...

Page 176: ...mages that were captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds such as fluorescent mercury vapor or sodium vapor lighting Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 B Notes About BSS BSS is suited for shooting stationary subjects BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes D BSS Best Shot Selector The Best Shot Selector is recommended wh...

Page 177: ...ghts in green while the shutter release button is pressed halfway If the number of exposures remaining is less than five shooting with the pre shooting cache is not possible Before shooting check that there are five or more exposures remaining C Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode Each time images are captured using Continuous H Continuous L Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Conti...

Page 178: ...O sensitivity automatically increases to more than 125 When Fixed range auto is selected U and the maximum value for ISO sensitivity is displayed B Notes About ISO Sensitivity Motion detection E73 does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto Select A auto mode M d button M ISO sensitivity Option Description Auto default setting Sensitivity is ISO 125 when there ...

Page 179: ...monitor during shooting change according to the selected color option B Notes About Color Options Some settings cannot be used with other functions A71 Select A auto mode M d button M Color options Option Description n Standard color default setting Use for images exhibiting natural color o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid photoprint effect p Black and white Save images in black and white q Sepi...

Page 180: ...as nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor x Manual Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor This option is...

Page 181: ...ct focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting Autofocus may not perform as expected A31 y Center The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame The focus area is always displayed in the center of the screen Option Description 1140 1140 29m 0s 29m 0s Focus area ...

Page 182: ...Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode E64 in the movie menu Select A auto mode M d button M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF default setting The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway B Full time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed down halfway Use with moving subjects The sound of lens d...

Page 183: ...es and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected The current smile timer setting is indicated by an icon when shooting A7 No icon is displayed when Off is selected Select smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening Option Description S High When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial ski...

Page 184: ...ted by an icon when shooting A7 No icon is displayed when Off is selected Select smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof Option Description y On Enables blink warning Flash cannot be used when On is selected If the camera saved an image in which the subject s eyes may have been closed the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds k Off default setting Turns the blink warning of...

Page 185: ...bject and begins tracking that person Select subject tracking mode M d button M Autofocus mode Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway B Full time AF default setting Once a subject is registered for subject tracking the camera continuously focuses until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus The sound of lens dri...

Page 186: ...card is removed from the camera 1 Use the multi selector to select Select images and press the k button In favorite pictures auto sort or list by date mode the screen shown on the right is not displayed Proceed to the step 2 2 Select images up to 99 and the number of copies up to nine of each Rotate the multi selector or press J or K to select images and press H or I to specify the number of copie...

Page 187: ...led in the print order option shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF compatible F16 printer that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF compatible printer via the included USB cable E30 Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order opti...

Page 188: ...in the selected category or captured on the selected shooting date If the total number of the images in a print order exceeds 99 the screen shown below will be displayed Select Yes to remove images previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to images just marked Select Cancel to remove the images just added from the print order and restrict the print order to images previou...

Page 189: ...ges and cancel the print order C Print Date Using the Print date option E71 in the setup menu shooting date and time can be imprinted on images at the time of shooting Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on images Only the date and time imprinted on images with the print date option will be printed even if the Print order dat...

Page 190: ...mage or J to display the previous image Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind To end or pause the slide show press the k button 3 Choose End or Restart The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed or the show is paused Highlight G and press the k button to return to Step 1 or select F to restart the show B Notes About Slide Show Only the first frame of movies included ...

Page 191: ...r previously protected images from the image selection screen See The Image Selection Screen E55 for more information Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files E77 Protected images are indicated by the s icon during playback A8 Press the c button playback mode M d button M d Protect ...

Page 192: ... multi selector or press J or K to select an image Rotate the zoom control A2 to g i to switch to full frame playback or f h to switch back to 12 thumbnail display Only one image can be selected for Rotate image Choose key picture and Welcome screen Proceed to step 3 2 Press H or I to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies When an image is selected a check mark y is displayed with t...

Page 193: ...ate the image 90 degrees Press the k button to finalize display orientation and save orientation information with the image B Notes About Image Rotation Images captured with another make or model of digital camera or captured with 3D photography A50 cannot be rotated on the COOLPIX S6300 Images captured in sequence cannot be rotated when only the key pictures are displayed for them First display t...

Page 194: ...ying Voice Memos p is displayed for images with a voice memo when in full frame playback mode Press the k button to play the voice memo Press the button again to stop playback Rotate the zoom control to g or f during playback to adjust playback volume Press the multi selector J before or after playing back a voice memo to return to the playback menu Press the d button to exit the playback menu Del...

Page 195: ...y has a voice memo attached to it The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded This camera cannot record voice memos for images captured with another make or model of digital camera Voice memos cannot be recorded for images captured in sequence when only the key pictures are displayed for sequences of images First display the images individually and then record vo...

Page 196: ...e copied Files saved in any other format cannot be copied If voice memos E57 are attached to images selected for copying voice memos are copied with the images Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer When copying images for which Print order E49 options are enabled the print order settings are not copied However when cop...

Page 197: ...es in the sequence are copied If you press the k button and display images in a sequence as individual images only Card to camera memory card to internal memory image copy is available C If Memory contains no images Is Displayed If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera Memory contains no images will be displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode Press the d b...

Page 198: ...3 can be set for each sequence of images When changing this setting before pressing the d button first select the desired sequence using full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode When the key picture selection screen is displayed select an image See The Image Selection Screen E55 for more information Press the c button playback mode M d button M C Sequence display options Option Descript...

Page 199: ...for all options Enter shooting mode M d button M e tab M Movie options Type Description d HD 1080pP 1920 1080 default setting Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded This option is suited to playback on a widescreen TV Movie bitrate Approx 14 8 Mbps e HD 1080p 1920 1080 Movies with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are recorded This option is suited to playback on a widescreen TV Movie bitrate Appr...

Page 200: ... seconds playback time 40 seconds Movie bitrate 2 9 Mbps i HS 60 fps 1280 720 1 2 speed slow motion movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio are recorded Max recording time 30 seconds playback time 1 minute Movie bitrate 6 1 Mbps j HS 15 fps 1920 1080 2 speed fast motion movies with a 16 9 aspect ratio are recorded Max recording time 2 minutes playback time 1 minute Movie bitrate 12 3 Mbps Enter shooting m...

Page 201: ...ie record button is pressed to start recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent B Full time AF Camera focuses continuously Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie Use of Single AF is recommend...

Page 202: ...nters shooting or playback mode Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen When the image selection screen is displayed select an image E55 and press the k button As the selected image is saved by the camera it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted Images captured at an Image mode A69 setting of l 4608 2592 images captured using...

Page 203: ...d minute Edit the highlighted item Rotate the multi selector or press H or I Apply the setting Select the minute setting and press the k button Date format The available date formats are Year Month Day Month Day Year and Day Month Year Time zone Home time zone w can be specified and daylight saving time can be enabled or disabled When Travel destination x is selected the time difference E68 betwee...

Page 204: ...e Zone To switch to the home time zone select w Home time zone in step 2 and press the k button To change the home time zone select w Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4 C Daylight Saving Time When daylight saving time starts or ends turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 C Imprinting Date on Images Enable the Print ...

Page 205: ...s Helsinki Ankara 9 Alaska Anchorage 3 Moscow Nairobi Riyadh Kuwait Manama 8 PST PDT Los Angeles Seattle Vancouver 4 Abu Dhabi Dubai 7 MST MDT Denver Phoenix 5 Islamabad Karachi 6 CST CDT Chicago Houston Mexico City 5 5 New Delhi 5 EST EDT New York Toronto Lima 6 Colombo Dhaka 4 5 Caracas 7 Bangkok Jakarta 4 Manaus 8 Beijing Hong Kong Singapore 3 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo 9 Tokyo Seoul 2 Fernando de ...

Page 206: ...hoto info Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback See Photo Info E70 for more information Image review This setting determines whether or not the captured image is displayed immediately after shooting The default setting is On Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness The default setting is 3 ...

Page 207: ... auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures It is not displayed when recording movies The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info above Movie frame auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info above a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured...

Page 208: ...hy scene mode When the continuous shooting setting A39 is set to Pre shooting cache Continuous H 120 fps or Continuous H 60 fps When shooting movies Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting A69 of O 640 480 may be difficult to read Select an Image mode setting of q 1600 1200 or larger when using print date The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu s Time zone and date item A24 ...

Page 209: ... No icon is displayed when Off is selected B Notes About Vibration Reduction After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking pictures Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function images displayed in the camera s monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry Vibra...

Page 210: ... is too dark The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat grainy in appearance Press the d button M z tab M Motion detection Option Description U Auto default setting When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring However motion detection does not function in the following situations When t...

Page 211: ...o Multi shot 16 Press the d button M z tab M AF assist Option Description Auto default setting AF assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit The illuminator has a range of about 1 9 m 6 ft 3 in at the maximum wide angle position and about 1 1 m 3 ft 7 in at the maximum telephoto position Note that for some scene modes such as Museum A46 and Pet port...

Page 212: ...ton sound Select On default setting or Off When On is selected a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject and three times when an error is detected Start up sound will also play when the camera is turned on Shutter sound Select On default setting or Off The shutter sound is disabled even if On is selected when using any con...

Page 213: ...are performed for approximately another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically When the power on lamp is flashing pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on Power switch shutter release button A button c button or b e movie record button C Notes About Auto Off The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations When...

Page 214: ... Memory Cards When a memory card is inserted in the camera the Format card option is displayed in the setup menu B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards Album icon settings E9 are reset to their default settings number icons when the internal memory or memory card is formatted Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting The firs...

Page 215: ...ss the d button M z tab M Language Czech Russian Danish Romanian German Finnish default setting Swedish Spanish Vietnamese Greek Turkish French Ukrainian Indonesian Arabic Italian Simplified Chinese Hungarian Traditional Chinese Dutch Japanese Norwegian Korean Polish Thai Brazilian Portuguese Hindi European Portuguese ...

Page 216: ...1080i When Auto is selected the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p 720p or 1080i HDMI device control Select whether or not the camera can receive signals from a TV that supports the HDMI CEC standard when it is connected to the TV via HDMI When On default setting is selected the TV s remote control can be used to control the camera dur...

Page 217: ... with direct connection of the camera to some printers If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer Press the d button M z tab M Charge by computer Option Description Auto default setting When the camera ...

Page 218: ...tart If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery exit the application The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging Depending upon computer specifications settings and power supply and allocation it may be impossible to charge the battery using a computer connecti...

Page 219: ...on at continuous settings other than Single E38 Press the d button M z tab M Blink warning Option Description On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection the Did someone blink screen is displayed in the monitor The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released is framed by a yellow border Shou...

Page 220: ...o shooting mode Function Control Description Enlarge the detected face that blinked g i Rotate the zoom control to g i Switch to full frame playback f h Rotate the zoom control to f h Select the face to be displayed If the camera detects that more than one human subject blinked press J or K to switch the display to another face Delete the image l Press the l button Switch to shooting mode k Press ...

Page 221: ...cal laws concerning wireless devices Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time C Eye Fi communication indicator The communication status of the Eye Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor A6 w Eye Fi upload is set to Disable x lights Eye Fi upload enabled waiting to begin upload x flashes Eye Fi upload enabled uploading data y...

Page 222: ... the filmstrip in favorite pictures auto sort or list by date mode ten or more images must be saved in the selected album category or date Press the d button M z tab M Filmstrip Option Description On Image thumbnails are displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full frame display You can view thumbnails of previous and subsequent i...

Page 223: ...e mode A69 P 4608 3456 White balance E36 Auto Continuous E38 Single ISO sensitivity E41 Auto Color options E42 Standard color AF area mode E43 Face priority Autofocus mode E45 Single AF Option Default value Scene mode setting in the shooting mode selection menu A41 Scene auto selector Night portrait A43 Tripod Night landscape A45 Hand held Hue adjustment in food mode A46 Center HDR in backlighting...

Page 224: ... E47 Off Option Default value Autofocus mode E48 Full time AF Face priority tracking E48 On Option Default value Movie options E62 HD 1080pP 1920 1080 Open with HS footage E63 On Autofocus mode E64 Single AF Wind noise reduction E64 Off Option Default value Welcome screen E65 None Photo info E69 Auto info Image review E69 On Brightness E69 3 Print date E71 Off Vibration reduction E72 On Motion det...

Page 225: ...are reset with Reset all Shooting menu Preset manual data E37 acquired for White balance Playback menu Choose key picture E61 Setup menu Time zone and date E66 Language E78 and Video mode E79 under TV settings Others Favorite album icon E9 Auto off E76 1 min HDMI E79 Auto HDMI device control E79 On HDMI 3D output E79 On Charge by computer E80 Auto Blink warning E82 Off Eye Fi upload E84 Disable Fi...

Page 226: ...E89 The Setup Menu Reference Section Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version Press the d button M z tab M Firmware version COOLPIX S6300 Ver x x Back ...

Page 227: ...r number on the destination medium E59 A single folder can hold up to 200 images if the current folder already contains 200 images a new folder named by adding one to the current folder name will be created the next time an image is captured If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images or an image is numbered 9999 no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memo...

Page 228: ...AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH 69P1 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH 65 Charging time when no charge remains Approx 2 h 30 min AC adapter AC Adapter EH 62F connect as shown Be 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 If part of the cord runs out of the grooves the cov...

Page 229: ...wn before resuming use Q flashes red Camera cannot focus Refocus Use focus lock 30 31 76 Please wait for the camera to finish recording Camera cannot perform other operations until saving is complete Wait until message clears from display automatically when saving is complete Memory card is write protected Write protect switch is in lock position Slide write protect switch to write position Not av...

Page 230: ...nternal memory or memory card E90 Image cannot be used for welcome screen The following images cannot be registered as welcome screen Images captured at an Image mode setting of l 4608 2592 Images captured using Easy panorama and 3D photography Images reduced to 320 240 size or smaller with cropping or small image editing E65 Insufficient space to save a copy Delete images from destination 34 Albu...

Page 231: ...y selected in auto sort mode Select the category containing the sorted images E10 File contains no image data File not created with this camera File cannot be viewed on this camera View file using a computer or the devices used to create or edit this file This file cannot be played back All images are hidden No images available for a slide show E53 This image cannot be deleted Image is protected D...

Page 232: ...ages may not be created depending on the shooting conditions such as when the subject is moving dark or low in contrast and they cannot be saved E5 34 Lens error Lens error Turn camera off and then on again If error persists contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative 22 Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable E2...

Page 233: ...d in printer Load the specified paper size select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error check ink Ink error Check ink select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error out of ink Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty Replace ink cartridge select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error file corrupt An error caused by the ima...

Page 234: ...tes and Index Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 The Camera F2 The Battery F3 Charging AC Adapter F4 Memory Cards F4 Cleaning and Storage F5 Cleaning F5 Storage F5 Troubleshooting F6 Specifications F13 Supported Standards F16 Index F17 ...

Page 235: ...ng or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong s...

Page 236: ... performance or prevent it from charging normally On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature the camera will not turn on Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary Once warmed a cold battery may recover some of its ...

Page 237: ... the memory card using a computer When you use memory cards that have been used with other devices for the first time be sure to format them with this camera We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card If there is data saved on the memory card that yo...

Page 238: ...ery F3 in Maximizing Camera Life and Performance F2 Lens 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 or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that start...

Page 239: ...pending upon computer specifications settings and status charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be possible via computer connection 18 96 E80 96 96 Camera cannot be turned on Battery is exhausted The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter 22 18 Camera turns off without warning Battery is exhausted Camera has turned off automatica...

Page 240: ...et as required 24 94 E66 No indicators displayed in monitor Hide info is selected for Photo info Select Show info 94 E69 Print date not available Camera clock has not been set 24 94 E66 Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled The current shooting mode is one that does not support Print date The date cannot be imprinted on movies 95 E71 Screen for setting time zone and date is ...

Page 241: ... button is pressed When camera is in playback mode press the A button the shutter release button or the b e movie record button When menus are displayed press the d button Battery is exhausted When flash lamp flashes flash is charging 9 32 11 22 62 Cannot take 3D pictures In some shooting conditions such as when the subject is moving dark or low in contrast the second shot may not be taken or the ...

Page 242: ...sed Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter sound in setup menu No sound is produced with some shooting modes and settings even when On is selected 95 E75 AF assist illuminator does not light Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the position of the focus area or the current scene mode even when Auto is selected 95 E74 Images...

Page 243: ...images containing four or more faces 54 79 E19 Saving images takes time 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 When shooting in Night landscape Night portrait or Backlighting when HDR is set to On scene mode When the ski...

Page 244: ...be played back on this camera 79 E57 Cannot use quick retouch D Lighting skin softening filter effects small picture or crop These options cannot be used with movies Confirm the conditions that are required for editing images Camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras 79 E16 E17 79 E16 E17 Cannot rotate image The COOLPIX S6300 cannot rotate images captured with another make or mod...

Page 245: ...matically For more information about Nikon Transfer 2 refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2 23 22 81 84 82 84 The PictBridge startup screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer With some PictBridge compatible printers the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the Charge by computer option in...

Page 246: ... 8 in to T Approx 1 m 3 ft 4 in to Macro mode Approx 10 cm 4 in to wide angle position Focus area selection Face priority auto 9 area automatic selection manual with 99 focus areas center subject tracking Monitor 6 7 cm 2 7 in approx 230k dot TFT LCD with anti reflection coating and 5 level brightness adjustment Frame coverage shooting mode Approx 98 horizontal and 98 vertical Frame coverage playb...

Page 247: ... auto flash with monitor preflashes Interface Hi Speed USB Data transfer protocol MTP PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL HDMI output Can be selected from Auto 480p 720p and 1080i I O terminal Audio video A V output digital I O USB HDMI mini connector Type C HDMI output Supported languages Arabic Chinese Simplified and Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Gre...

Page 248: ...ifications are subject to change without notice Tripod socket 1 4 ISO 1222 Dimensions W H D Approx 93 6 57 7 26 0 mm 3 7 2 3 1 1 in excluding projections Weight Approx 160 g 5 7 oz including battery and SD memory card Operating environment Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Humidity Less than 85 no condensation Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Rated capacity DC 3 7 V 1050 mAh Operating tem...

Page 249: ...ges to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards Exif version 2 3 Exchangeable image file format Exif version 2 3 for digital still cameras is a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif compliant printers PictBridge A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries allow...

Page 250: ...raphy s 50 E5 3D pictures 50 E5 A AC adapter 19 E91 AF area mode 40 E43 AF assist 95 E74 Album E9 Aperture value 30 Audio video cable 81 E23 E91 Audio video in jack 81 E23 Auto flash 63 Auto mode 26 38 Auto off 23 95 E76 Auto sort menu 79 E10 Auto sort mode 78 E10 Autofocus 40 59 65 91 E45 E64 Autofocus mode 40 59 91 E45 E48 E64 B Backlighting o 47 Battery 16 18 25 Battery chamber 3 Battery charge...

Page 251: ...priority tracking 59 E48 Favorite pictures menu 79 E8 Favorite pictures mode 78 E7 File name E90 Fill flash 63 Filmstrip 96 E85 Filter effects 79 E20 Fireworks show m 46 Firmware version 96 E89 Fixed range auto E41 Flash 62 Flash lamp 62 Flash mode 62 63 Flash off 63 Focus 30 40 E43 Focus area 30 Focus indicator 7 Focus lock 76 Folder name E90 Food u 46 Format internal memory 96 E77 Format memory ...

Page 252: ...t portrait e 43 Nikon Transfer 2 83 85 Nostalgic sepia E 51 Number of exposures remaining 22 70 O Open with HS footage 91 E31 E63 Optical zoom 29 Optional accessories E91 P Panorama Maker 6 83 Paper size E27 E28 Party indoor f 44 Pet portrait auto release 49 Pet portrait O 49 Photo info 94 E69 PictBridge 81 E25 F16 Playback 32 92 E57 Playback menu 79 E49 Playback mode 9 32 78 Playback zoom 33 Port...

Page 253: ...ing 56 79 E19 E46 Slide show 79 E53 Slow sync 63 Small picture 79 E21 Smart portrait menu 56 E46 Smart portrait mode 53 Smile timer 56 E46 Snow z 44 Soft D 51 Sound settings 95 E75 Speaker 3 Special effects mode 51 Sports d 43 SSCN E90 Standard color 40 E42 Strap 13 Subject tracking menu 59 E48 Subject tracking mode 57 Sunset h 44 T Time difference 94 E68 Time zone 94 E66 E68 Tripod socket 3 F15 T...

Page 254: ...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 YP2A02 11 6MM20811 02 ...

Page 255: ...d below We apologize for any inconvenience these may cause Page Where 71 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously AF area mode 90 PI Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length iiiBo HD 1080p 1920x1 080 90 PI Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length iiiBiiiru HD 1080p 1920x1 080 90 PI Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length 720iru HD 720p 1280x720 90 PI Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length l fe iFram...

Page 256: ...Nikon COOLPIX Printed in China YP1 J01 10 Y VG0692341 FOO 790 9MXA57 0 0 1 ...

Page 257: ...rson or object Such use can result in the person being burned and or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash Lt Observe caution when operating cameras equipped with projectors or movie lights Do not lookdirectly into the projector window or shine the projector or movie light into or close to another s eyes Failure to observe this precaution cou ld damage the eye or cause visual impairmen...

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Page 259: ...Nikon Reference Manual YP1 K01 4N 6MM2084N 01 0 Duplicated fi in China t Nikon COOLPIX COOLPIX 56300 ...

Page 260: ...At the heart of the mage Collect Moments Connect People Smart photo storage and sharing service from Nikon my Picturetown mypicturetown ...

Page 261: ...offers free storage of up to 2GB to anyone for an easy to use and secure experience Save and organize photos easily Share photos with selected friends View photos on mobile phones my Picturetown http mypicturetown com Post photo URLs to blogs and social networking sites Available with selected mobile phones KPB461S Y VG069 2347750290 9MXA3911 03 ...

Page 262: ...COOLPIX 56300 Nikon WARRANTY PROGRAMS CAMERA ACCESSORY USA Register your product online 1llnllnllf nlkonusa collllreglstar Registration not required for warranty coverage KP35010 USA C VG0692311A10390 TT1101 11 Printed In China 6YE10313 01 ...

Page 263: ...HE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL NIKON INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT EXEMPLARY OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM REGAR...

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