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Confirming the Package Contents

First Steps

Shooting and Playback

Using ViewNX 2

Other Functions

For Your Safety

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for COOLPIX S6700

Page 1: ...Confirming the Package Contents 3 First Steps 5 Shooting and Playback 14 Using ViewNX 2 20 Other Functions 26 For Your Safety 32 Quick Start Guide En ...

Page 2: ...ownload from the Adobe website Nikon User Support Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up to date with the latest product information You will find answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and can contact us for technical assistance http www europe nikon com support An Important Notice about Accessories Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and...

Page 3: ...ing AC Adapter EH 70P USB Cable UC E6 ViewNX 2 CD Quick Start Guide this guide 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 A8 NOTE A Secure Digital SD memory card hereafter referred to as a memory card is not provided A This icon indicates that more in...

Page 4: ...ower switch power on lamp 2 Zoom control 3 Shutter release button 4 Charge lamp flash lamp 5 b e movie record button 6 A shooting mode button 7 c playback button 8 Multi selector 9 k apply selection button 10 l delete button 11 d button 12 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 13 Monitor ...

Page 5: ...the Battery and Memory Card If a memory cardisinsertedinthe camera image sdata is savedon the memorycard If nomemory card is inserted in the camera the data is saved to the camera s internal memory 2 1 Open the battery chamber memory card slot cover First Steps ...

Page 6: ...ectly Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera 2 3 Insert the memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and memory card Battery latch Memory card slot ...

Page 7: ...nitor have turned off and then open the battery chamber memory card slot cover The camera battery and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Removing the Battery Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 to eject the battery 2 Removing the Memory Card Gently push the memory card into the camera 1 to partially eject the card 2 ...

Page 8: ...a attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place Once the two are connected attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bon...

Page 9: ... plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging Shooting is not possible while the camera is connected to the Charging AC Adapter About 2 hours and 40 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery 3 3 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable USB c...

Page 10: ... camera enters standby mode is about one minute The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu A29 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 ...

Page 11: ...n is displayed 5 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button 5 2 Select Yes and press the k button 5 3 Select your home time zone and press the k button Language Cancel Cancel Yes No Choose time zone and set date and time Cancel Cancel Back Back London Casablanca Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect press H to enable the daylight saving ti...

Page 12: ...d time Press HI Confirm the settings Select the minute field and press the k button 5 6 Select Yes and press the k button When settings are finished the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode Date format Month Day Year Day Month Year Year Month Day 2014 01 01 00 00 Date and time Edit D M Y h m Date and time Edit 2014 01 01 00 00 Yes No OK 15 05 2014 15 30 ...

Page 13: ... Press the d button press the multi selector J use HI to select the z setup menu icon and press the k button use HI to select an item and press the k button C Changing the Current Date Time or Language Just as described under Imprinting the Date and Time on Images While Taking Images above display the z setup menu A29 and set Language or Time zone and date The next step explains basic shooting ope...

Page 14: ... is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images are saved in the internal memory Shooting and Playback Display Description b The battery level is high B The battery level is low P Battery exhausted The camera cannot capture images Recharge the battery 1400 1400 8m 0s 8m 0s Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining ...

Page 15: ... When the camera automatically determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon changes Using the Zoom Move the zoom control To zoom in closer to the subject move the zoom control toward g telephoto To zoom out and view a larger area move the zoom control toward f wide angle When the camera is turned on the zoommovestothe maximum wide angle position 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Shooting mode icon ...

Page 16: ...een multiple focus areas can glow green When you are using digital zoom the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the camera has focused the focus indicator glows green If the focus area or focus indicator flashes the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter release button halfway again Flash lamp F3 5 F3 5 1 250 1 2...

Page 17: ...2 Withoutliftingyour finger presstheshutter release buttonthe restof the way down to take the picture The shutter is released and the image is saved If you press the shutter release button with too much force the camera may shake causing images to be blurred Press the button gently On The flash fires when an image is taken Flashing The flash is charging Off The flash does not fire when an image is...

Page 18: ...e The last image captured is displayed in full frame playback mode Use the multi selector HIJK to display previous or next images To return to shooting mode press the A shooting mode button or shutter release button 15 05 2014 15 30 15 05 2014 15 30 A button Display the previous image Display the next image ...

Page 19: ...irmation dialog is displayed select Yes and press the k button to delete the image that is displayed After pressing the l button use HI to select Erase selected images and select multiple images to be deleted Select All images to delete all images Deleted images cannot be recovered To cancel without deleting select No in the confirmation dialog and press the k button 15 05 2014 15 30 15 05 2014 15...

Page 20: ...view edit and share images Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD ROM Step 1 Installing ViewNX 2 An Internet connection is required Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8 1 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Mac OS X 10 9 10 8 10 7 Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 ...

Page 21: ...yed in the window follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window Mac When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed double click the Welcome icon 1 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window If the desired language is not available click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language the Region Selection button is ...

Page 22: ...he on screen instructions to install the software 1 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed Windows Click Yes Mac Click OK The following software is installed ViewNX 2 consisting of the three modules below Nikon Transfer 2 For transferring images to the computer ViewNX 2 For viewing editing and printing transferred images Nikon Movie Editor For basic editing of tr...

Page 23: ...the camera to the computer using the USB cable The camera automatically turns on To transfer images that are saved in the camera s internal memory remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer SD card slot If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot the card can be inserted directly in the slot SD card reader Connect a card reader available separately from third...

Page 24: ...displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 2 2 Transfer images to the computer Click Start T...

Page 25: ...puter operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot Step 3 Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop Mac Click the V...

Page 26: ... with red eye reduction W off X fill flash and Y slow sync modes Auto Macro Mode Use for close ups The camera can focus at a closer distance when the zoom is at a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green Macro mode Exposure Compensation Overall image brightness or darkness can be adjustedbysettingexposurecompensationbefore taking images Exposure compensation 0 3 2 0 2 0 Self Timer The ca...

Page 27: ...n menu Select a shooting mode with the multi selector and press the k button to change to that mode 1 x Scene auto selector mode A15 2 b Scene mode 3 D Special effects mode 4 F Smart portrait mode 5 A Auto mode The icon displayed differs depending on which scene or effect was selected last 1 2 3 4 5 Scene auto selector ...

Page 28: ...and press the k button to change to that mode Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b e movie record button Press the b e movie record button to start movie recording Press the b e movie record button again to stop movie recording 1 G Playback mode all images A18 2 h Favorite pictures mode 3 FAuto sort mode 4 C List by date mode 1 2 3 4 Auto sort ...

Page 29: ...cons Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options AF area mode Autofocus mode Shooting menu Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Photo VR Motion detection AF assist P...

Page 30: ...ate mode Zoom during playback g i Magnifies the image displayed in the monitor Press the k button to return to full frame playback mode Play back movies k Plays back the movie currently displayed Apply effects to images k Press the k button when e is displayed on a still image to select one of the displayed effects Delete images l Allows you to delete images When using favorite pictures mode auto ...

Page 31: ... the playback mode selection menu allowing you to switch to favorite pictures mode auto sort mode or list by date mode Switch to shooting mode A b Press the A button shutter release button or b e movie record button to switch to shooting mode To Use Description ...

Page 32: ...sult in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairsshouldbe performedonlyby qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident ta...

Page 33: ...e this precaution could cause damage or fire Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the Charging AC Adapter AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery E...

Page 34: ...esult in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the USB cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat ...

Page 35: ...be observed when photographing infants Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure 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 th...

Page 36: ...nd recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that might result from incorrect disposal For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries All ...

Page 37: ... or entering the eyes or mouth B DoNotPointtheLensatStrongLight SourcesforExtendedPeriods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor producing a white blur effect in photographs B Keep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields Do not use or store this device in the vicin...

Page 38: ...e or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor This phenomenon known as smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting It does not appear in images saved with the camera except in the ca...

Page 39: ...eleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and the...

Page 40: ...c SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikonproduct are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project http www freetype org All rights reserved MIT Lice...

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Page 42: ...duct proves defective due to improper material or workmanship our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV will without charge for labor and parts repair the product in the terms and conditions set as below Nikon reserves the right at its sole discretion to replace or repair the product 1 This warranty is only provided upon presentation of the completed warranty car...

Page 43: ...ts normal purpose or according to the user instructions on the proper use and maintenance and to installation or use of the product inconsistent with the safety standards in force in the country where it is used damage caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning water fire misuse or neglect defacing illegibility or removal of the model or serial number on the product damage resultin...

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