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90Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories and replacement items were available fo

91Technical Notes Notes on the Monitor• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a char-acteristic com

92Technical NotesCleaningLens Avoid touching glass parts with your fi ngers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typi-cally a small device with a rubbe

93Technical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away and remove the batter

94Technical NotesDisplay Problem Solution CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Format NoMemory card has not been formatted for use in camera.Highlight FORMAT and

95Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionNEW CITY IS IN THECURRENT TIME ZONEDestination in same time zone as home.No need to change time zones if dest

96Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionSYSTEM ERRORError has occurred in camera’s internal cir-cuitry.Turn camera off , remove and reinsert batteries

97Technical NotesProblem SolutionCamera clock is not correctCheck camera clock regularly against more accurate time-pieces and reset as required.84Cam

98Technical NotesProblem SolutionBlur warning is not displayed• Off is selected for Blur warning in camera setup menu.• Blur warning is not displaye

99Technical NotesProblem SolutionTransfer marking does not appearPictures were marked for transfer using another model of camera. Mark pictures for t

1IntroductionIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pict

100Technical NotesAppendixSupported StandardsSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) is standard widely used in the digita

101Technical NotesChoosing Reset also clears the current fi le number ( 103) from memory. Numbering will con-tinue from the lowest number available

102Technical NotesImage Mode (Image Mode ( 74), Movie Options ( 74), Movie Options ( 36), and Sound Quality ( 36), and Sound Quality ( 40) 40)The foll

103Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesImage File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned fi le names with three parts: a

104Technical NotesSpecifi cationsNikon COOLPIX S6 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEff ective pixels 6.0 millionf/-number f/3.0 – f/5.4Construct

105Technical Notes Specifi cationsNikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifi

106Technical NotesEH-64 AC AdapterRated input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 ARated capacity 18–22 VARated output DC 4.8 V / 1.5 AOperating temper

107IndexSymbols (auto) mode, 18 (calendar) mode, 47 (delete) button, 19, 43 (D-lighting) button, 2, 45 (list-by-date) mode, 48 (MENU) button, 3, 17 (m

108IndexMonitor, 3, 6–7, 91, 92brightness, 86indicators in, 6–7Monitor settings, 86MOV, 103Movies, 35–38recording, 35–37viewing, 38MOVIE menu, 36–37Mo

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2IntroductionParts of the CameraSelf-timer lamp ( 22)AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21)Built-in fl ash ( 20)Lens ( 92)Lens cover closedLens coverPower

3IntroductionAttach the strap as shown at right.Attaching the Camera Strap (shooting/playback)button ( 19, 43)Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

4IntroductionThe rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction to highlight items and press the center ( ) t

5IntroductionPressing the button during shooting or playback displays a mode-selection menu ( 17).The (Mode) ButtonShooting ModesScene ( 26)Voic

6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera set

7Introduction 1 Shooting mode ...5, 18, 26, 35 2 Exposure lock ...29

8IntroductionThe COOL-STATION and AC AdapterThe COOL-STATIONThe supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to:Audio / video connector (A / V out; 54)

9IntroductionThe AC AdapterThe supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or power the camera for playback, data transfer,

Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademar

10First StepsFirst StepsInserting the BatteryThe camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion battery (supplied).1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp

11First StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.2 Connect the AC adapterConnect the AC adapter

12First Steps2 Insert the memory cardOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Close t

13First Steps Removing Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and con-fi rm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off . Ope

14Camera OperationCamera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light.To turn t

15Camera OperationZoomThe zoom control is used to frame subjects in the mon-itor. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Se

16Camera Operation1 Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center of

17Camera OperationUsing MenusTo make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the button and follow the steps below:2Display sub-menu.

18Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography and Playback ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-

19Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesPress the button to display a picture in the moni-tor (if the picture was taken with the camera rota

iSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:This icon marks tips, addit

20Basic Photography and PlaybackUsing the FlashThe fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The

21Basic Photography and PlaybackThe camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the sub-ject’s pupils to contract before

22Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and t

23Basic Photography and PlaybackMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.).Focus and shoot.

24Basic Photography and Playback Face-Priority AFThe camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the su

25Basic Photography and PlaybackThe One-Touch Portrait MenuPressing the button in one-touch portrait mode displays the one-touch portrait menu. Wit

26Scene and Scene Assist ModesScene and Scene Assist ModesThe camera off ers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” options. Camera set-tings ar

27Scene and Scene Assist Modes7Take pictures.The following scenes are available: Party/IndoorParty/Indoor OFF OFFAUTOUse for shots that include deta

28Scene and Scene Assist Modes Dusk/DawnDusk/Dawn OFF OFF OFFOFFPreserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

29Scene and Scene Assist Modes Panorama AssistPanorama Assist OFF OFF OFFAUTOUse when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together

iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using th

30Scene and Scene Assist Modes6Compose next shot to overlap with previ-ous picture.7Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have b

31Scene and Scene Assist ModesUsing Exposure Compensation in Scene ModeExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the

32Scene and Scene Assist ModesScene Assist ModeCompose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor.5Highlight composition type.

33Scene and Scene Assist Modes Portrait Assist: Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits.PORTRAITNo guides are displayed. Camera sets focus and expo

34Scene and Scene Assist ModesSPORTSWhile shutter-release button is held down, camera shoots about 2.2 frames per second (fps) until icon is displa

35MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below (no sou

36Movies3Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. Camera will take pictures at specifi ed interval until shutter-release bu

37Movies Auto-focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode.Option DescriptionSingle AFCamera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed

38MoviesTo play a movie, display it in full-frame playback and press the button. Playback controls appear at the top of the display; press the rot

39Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.Making

iii Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter• Use only adapters designated for use with this product.• Keep dry. Failure t

40Voice RecordingsThe Voice Recording MenuPressing the button in voice recording mode displays the following options. The option selected for Sound

41Voice Recordings4Select recording.1Display playback mode menu.2Highlight .3Display list of voice recordings.5Play recording. Rotate rotary multi s

42Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsTo copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown

43Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures on the CameraTo view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the button (

44Viewing Pictures on the CameraTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPressing the zoom control to T during full-frame play-back zooms the current pictur

45Viewing Pictures on the CameraEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingPressing the button during full-frame or thumbnail playback creates a copy of the curr

46Viewing Pictures on the CameraVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackThe built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked

47Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures by DateIn full-frame and thumbnail playback, pictures taken on selected dates can be se-lected for vi

48Viewing Pictures on the CameraPressing the button in the calendar or date list dis-plays the options listed at right. These options apply to all

49Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing PicturesTo view pictures taken on a selected date, highlight the date in the calendar or date list and press

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50Viewing Pictures on the CameraPictmotion by muveePictmotion creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music. It is only avai

51Viewing Pictures on the Camera* Place hand behind speaker for better sound.To create a custom Pictmotion movie:To select pictures for movie, highli

52Viewing Pictures on the CameraOther Options (Steps 1 and 7 on Page 51)Rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight options, press left or right to

53Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictmotion MoviesTo view Pictmotion movies, display the Pictmotion menu as described in Steps 1–3 on page 50 a

54Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersBy connecting the camera to another device using

55Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers2 Choose an Interface > USB option as described in “Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a C

56Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersChoosing a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerIf PTP is selected for USB, turn the camera off

57Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPictures can also be printed by:• Inserting a memory card in the printer: If the printer is equipp

58Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers4 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION and turn it on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be disp

59Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeHighlight option and press :Option DescriptionStart printStart pri

vNotice for Customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations

60Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Multiple PicturesTo print multiple pictures, press the button while the PictBridge play

61Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers* Press again to cancel before printing is complete.Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Pr

62Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersImageLinkUse the supplied PV-11 dock insert to print pictures on an ImageLink printer ( 100). Se

63Wireless Transfer and PrintingWireless transfer is available with computers running Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 o

64Wireless Transfer and PrintingConfi guring the CameraFollow the steps below to copy wireless settings to the camera via USB. For details, see pages

65Wireless Transfer and PrintingThe steps on the preceding page are described in detail below. To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly be

66Wireless Transfer and Printing4 Confi rm that the computer is equipped for wire-less LAN and click Next. For more information, click Help.5 Connect

67Wireless Transfer and Printing7 Enter a profi le name of up to sixteen characters and choose the icon that will appear in the cam-era profi le list (

68Wireless Transfer and Printing9 Enter TCP/IP settings ( 69) and click Next.10 If desired, select the printer that will be used for wireless printin

69Wireless Transfer and PrintingWireless Network SettingsThe Wireless Camera Setup Utility may require information on some or all of the following wir

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70Wireless Transfer and PrintingConnecting to the NetworkAfter creating a network profi le, you can connect to the network by selecting the profi le fro

71Wireless Transfer and PrintingWireless TransferWhen a network profi le is selected from the profi le list ( 70), the menu shown at right will be disp

72Wireless Transfer and PrintingDuring transfer, the dialog shown at right is displayed. Signal strength is indicated by the antenna icon at the top

73Wireless Transfer and PrintingSaving Pictures Directly to the Computer: Shoot & TransferOnce a wireless connection has been established in Shoot

74The Shooting MenuMenu GuideThis section describes the menus available for shooting, playback, and camera set-up. See page 17 for information on usi

75The Shooting Menu White BalanceProcess pictures to produce natural colors under diff erent types of light.Option DescriptionAutoWhite balance automa

76The Shooting Menu6Preset white balance set to new value. Exp. +/–Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the cam

77The Shooting Menu1Choose interval between shots. Press button to make selection, then press button to return to shooting mode.2Press shutter-re

78The Shooting Menu Best Shot Selector (BSS)BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or w

79The Shooting Menu Color OptionsMake colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.Option DescriptionStandard color Natural color.Vivid color V

viiConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 54Viewing Pictures on TV ...

80The Playback MenuPlayback Options: The Playback MenuTo display the playback menu, press the button to select playback mode ( 19) and press the

81The Playback Menu Slide ShowSelecting Slide show displays the following options. Rotate the rotary multi selec-tor to highlight and press the but

82The Playback Menu Small Pic.Create a small copy of the current picture. Highlight a size and press .Option Description640 × 480 Suited to televisi

83The Setup MenuBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuTo display the setup menu, select SET UP or from the shooting ( 74), playback ( 80), scene ( 26

84The Setup Menu The Clock BatteryThe clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several

85The Setup MenuSelecting Time zone from the Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Fol-low the steps below to set the clock to the time in a

86The Setup Menu Monitor SettingsThe following options are available:Option DescriptionPhoto info Choose information displayed in monitor.Brightness

87The Setup Menu Date ImprintImprint date information on pictures as they are taken.Option DescriptionOff Time and date do not appear on pictures.Dat

88The Setup Menu AF AssistIf Auto is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit (AF-a

89The Setup Menu Format Memory/ Format CardIf no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise