Nikon COOLPIX S9700 Dokumentacja

EnDIGITAL CAMERAReference ManualEn

viiiIntroductionDo not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunli

76Recording and Playing Back MoviesRecording and Playing Back Movies1 Display the shooting screen.• Check the remaining amount of movie recording time

77Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Maximum Movie LengthIndividual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is

78Recording and Playing Back MoviesB Notes About Vibration Reduction During Movie Recording• When Movie VR (A80) in the movie menu is set to On (hybri

79Recording and Playing Back MoviesSaving Still Images While Recording MoviesIf the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a mo

80Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu)The settings of the menu options listed below can be config

81Recording and Playing Back MoviesPress the c button to enter playback mode.Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A80).Press the k button t

82Recording and Playing Back MoviesFunctions Available During PlaybackRotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind.Playback controls are displa

83General Camera SetupGeneral Camera SetupThe settings of the menu options listed below can be configured.Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button

84General Camera SetupFormat memory/Format cardAllows you to format the internal memory or the memory card.E73LanguageAllows you to change the camera’

85Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsUsing Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsThis camera receives signals from positioning satellites a

ixIntroduction• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the in

86Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsB Notes About Location Data Functions• Before using the location data functions, read “<Important>

87Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsC Location Data Reception Indicator and Points of Interest (POI) Information• Location data reception c

88Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsThe current position or image shooting location can be displayed on the screen using the camera’s inter

89Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsB Map Display• The map display cannot be rotated. Only the north up display (the top of the screen indi

90Using Location Data Functions/Displaying Maps• The following operations can be performed when you press the k button while thumbnails are displayed.

91Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsFunctions That Can Be Set Using the d Button(Location Data Options Menu)The settings of the menu option

92Using Location Data Functions/Displaying MapsView logAllows you to check or erase the log data saved on a memory card.E85Set clock from satelliteAll

93Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionUsing the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionYou can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated s

94Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function1 Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device and press the k button.• If Connect to smart de

95Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) FunctionTo Terminate the Wi-Fi ConnectionPerform one of the following operations.• Turn off the camera.• Select Disab

xIntroductionNotices for Customers in the U.S.A.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

96Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterConnecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterYou can enhance your enjoyment of images and m

97Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing images on a TV E20Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.Connec

98Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterInstall ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.Installing ViewNX 2An Interne

99Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterTransferring Images to the Computer1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer.Choose one

100Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer2 Transfer images to the computer.• Click Start Transfer.• At default settings, all the images o

101Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterViewing ImagesStart ViewNX 2.• Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.• Cons

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E1The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.ShootingUsing Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)...

Reference SectionE2Shooting with Easy Panorama1 Select Normal (180°) or Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button.• When the camera is

Reference SectionE34 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guide indicator reaches the end.• When the camera detects which direction

xiIntroductionNotice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNINGHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

Reference SectionE4Viewing Images Captured with Easy PanoramaSwitch to playback mode (A28), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-fram

Reference SectionE5By adding images (except movies) to albums as favorite pictures, you can play back only the added images.• Images can be sorted int

Reference SectionE6Playing Back Images in AlbumsUse the multi selector to select an album and then press the k button to play back the images in the s

Reference SectionE7Removing Images from Albums1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image and use H to hide L.• To display the icons again, press I

Reference SectionE8Changing the Favorites Album Icon1 Use the multi selector to select an album and press the d button.2 Use JK to select an icon colo

Reference SectionE9Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies, based on the camera settings at the tim

Reference SectionE10Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the k button to play back the images captured on the selected date.• Functi

Reference SectionE11Viewing Images in a SequenceImages captured continuously are saved as a sequence.The first image of a sequence is used as the key

Reference SectionE12Deleting Images in a SequenceWhen the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on

Reference SectionE13Before Editing ImagesYou can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.Edited copies are saved

xiiIntroductionbMap/location name data of this cameraBefore using the location data functions, make sure to read “USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA

Reference SectionE14Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood1 Display the image to which you want to apply an effect in full-frame playback mode and press

Reference SectionE15Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and SaturationUse the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k b

Reference SectionE16Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the FlashPreview the result and press the k button.• To exit without sav

Reference SectionE17Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the face that you want to retouch and press the k bu

Reference SectionE18B Notes About Glamour Retouch• Only one face can be edited at a time using the glamour retouch function. The function can be used

Reference SectionE19Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A72).2 Refine copy composition and press the d button.•

E20Reference Section1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs

E21Reference SectionUsers of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer.C

E22Reference SectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1 Turn off the camera.2 Turn on the printer.• Check printer settings.3 Connect the camera to the

E23Reference SectionPrinting Individual Images1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button.• Move the zoom control towa

xiiiIntroductionbNotes about measurement functionsThe COOLPIX S9700 is a camera. Do not use this camera as a navigation device or measuring instrument

E24Reference Section4 Select Paper size and press the k button.5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button.• To apply the paper size settin

E25Reference SectionPrinting Multiple Images1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.2 Use the multi selector HI to select P

E26Reference SectionPrint selectionSelect images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each.• Use the multi selector JK to select images, a

E27Reference SectionExtracting Only the Desired Portion of a MovieThe desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.1 Play back

E28Reference SectionB Notes About Movie Editing• Use a sufficiently charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing.• A movie th

E29Reference SectionImage QualitySet the image quality (compression ratio) used when saving images.Lower compression ratios result in higher quality i

E30Reference SectionImage SizeSet the image size (number of pixels) used when saving images.The larger the image size, the larger the size at which it

E31Reference Section• See “Image Quality” (E29) and “Image Size” (E30) for information about Image quality and Image size.White Balance (Adjusting Hue

E32Reference SectionUsing Preset ManualUse the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.1 Place a wh

E33Reference SectionMeteringThe process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option t

xivIntroductionThis product is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the U

E34Reference SectionContinuous ShootingSelect j, k, l, or m mode M d button M j, k, l, or m menu icon M Continuous M k buttonOption DescriptionU Singl

E35Reference SectionB Notes About Continuous Shooting• Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in e

E36Reference SectionC Pre-shooting CacheWhen the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner describ

E37Reference SectionISO SensitivityHigher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightnes

E38Reference SectionAF Area ModeUse this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus when shooting still images.Select j,

E39Reference SectionB Notes About AF Area Mode• When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame regardless o

E40Reference SectionUsing Subject Tracking1 Register a subject.• Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor

E41Reference SectionAutofocus ModeSelect how the camera focuses when shooting still images.C Autofocus Mode for Movie RecordingAutofocus mode for movi

E42Reference SectionM Exposure PreviewSelect whether or not changes in the brightness are also reflected on the shooting screen when the exposure is c

E43Reference Section• See “Image Quality” (E29) and “Image Size” (E30) for information about Image quality and Image size.Skin SofteningThe effects of

xvIntroductionCOOLPIX S9700, which is equipped with a DW092 (FCC ID: EW4DW092/IC ID: 4634A-3149EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been tested and found to c

E44Reference SectionSmile TimerThe camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.B Notes About S

E45Reference SectionBlink ProofB Notes About Blink ProofThe setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.Select smart por

E46Reference Section• See “Editing Still Images” (E13) for information about image editing functions.• See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for informati

E47Reference Section2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each.• Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to

E48Reference SectionB Notes About Print OrderWhen a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen

E49Reference SectionSlide ShowPlay back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the f

E50Reference SectionProtectThe camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously p

E51Reference SectionRotate ImageSpecify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees cl

E52Reference SectionVoice MemoVoice memos can be recorded and attached to images.Recording Voice Memos• Press and hold the k button to record (up to a

E53Reference SectionCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.1 Use the multi selec

xviIntroductionPrecautions when Using Radio TransmissionsAlways keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception b

E54Reference SectionC Notes About Copying Images in a Sequence• If you select a key picture of a sequence in Selected images, all images in the sequen

E55Reference SectionMovie OptionsSelect the desired movie option to record.Select normal speed movie options to record at normal speed, or HS movie op

E56Reference SectionHS Movie OptionsRecorded movies are played back in fast or slow motion.See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Mo

E57Reference SectionRecording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8,

E58Reference SectionC Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast MotionWhen recording at normal speed:When recording at h HS 480/4× (a HS 480/4×):Movies are

E59Reference SectionOpen with HS FootageSet whether to start recording HS movies or at normal speed when recording HS movies.AF Area ModeUse this opti

E60Reference SectionAutofocus ModeSet how the camera focuses in movie mode.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixe

E61Reference SectionMovie VRSet to reduce the effects of camera shake while recording movies.Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabilize t

E62Reference SectionWind Noise ReductionSet whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.• When an HS movie option is selected in Movie

E63Reference SectionWelcome ScreenConfigure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.The Setup MenuPress the d button M z menu

xviiIntroductionIntroduction ... iiRead T

E64Reference SectionTime Zone and DateSet the camera clock.Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k buttonOption DescriptionDate and

E65Reference SectionSetting the Time Zone1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button.2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel

E66Reference SectionMonitor SettingsB Notes About Monitor SettingsWhen Quick effects (E41) is set to On, the captured image is displayed after each sh

E67Reference SectionFraming grid+auto infoIn addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The frami

E68Reference SectionPrint Date (Imprinting Date and Time)The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the informa

E69Reference SectionPhoto VRSet to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting still images.Set this option to Off when using a tripod to stabil

E70Reference SectionMotion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images.B No

E71Reference SectionDigital ZoomB Notes About Digital Zoom• Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.- When the scene mode is set to Sc

E72Reference SectionSound SettingsAuto OffSet the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A21).You can select 30 s, 1 min (

E73Reference SectionFormat Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.Formatting the internal memory or memory c

xviiiIntroductionShooting Features... 31A (Auto) Mode

E74Reference SectionLanguageSelect a language for display of camera menus and messages.TV SettingsAdjust settings for connection to a TV.C HDMI and HD

E75Reference SectionCharge by ComputerB Notes About Charging with a Computer• When connected to a computer, the camera automatically turns on and star

E76Reference SectionBlink WarningSelect whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A69) when shooting in

E77Reference SectionEye-Fi UploadB Notes About Eye-Fi Cards• Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable i

E78Reference SectionReset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.• Some settings, such as Time zone and

E79Reference SectionLocation Data OptionsUpdating the A-GPS FileDownload the latest A-GPS file from the website below, and use it to update the file.h

E80Reference Section3 Insert the memory card containing the copied file into the camera.4 Turn on the camera.5 Press the d button to display the Locat

E81Reference SectionCalculate DistanceCalculate the linear distance from the current position to the shooting location of the image or between the sho

E82Reference SectionPoints of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)Configure the POI (points of interest, location name

E83Reference SectionCreate Log (Record the Log of Movement Information)When log recording starts, the measured movement information is recorded until

xixIntroductionGeneral Camera Setup... 83Functions That Can Be

E84Reference Section4 Select Save log, and press the k button.• The log data is saved to a memory card.B Notes About Log Recording• If the date and ti

E85Reference SectionView LogCheck or erase the log data stored on the memory card using Create log (E83).1 Select the log data to be displayed, and pr

E86Reference SectionTo Erase Log DataPress the l button in step 1 to select either function.• Selected log: The selected log data is erased.• All logs

E87Reference SectionElectronic CompassPress the d button M z (location data options) menu icon M Electronic compass M k buttonOption DescriptionCompas

E88Reference SectionB Notes About Using the Electronic Compass• The electronic compass is not displayed when the camera lens is facing upwards.• Do no

E89Reference SectionConfigure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device.The Wi-Fi Options MenuPress the d button M q

E90Reference SectionOperating the Text Input KeyboardCharacter Input for SSID and Password• Use the multi selector HIJK to select alphanumeric charact

E91Reference SectionRefer to the table below if an error message is displayed.Error MessagesDisplay Cause/Solution ABattery temperature is elevated. T

E92Reference SectionImage cannot be saved.An error occurred while saving the image.Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory ca

E93Reference SectionAll images are hidden.There are no images available for a slide show, etc.E49This image cannot be deleted.The image is protected.D

xxIntroductionViewing Images in a Sequence ... E11Deleting

E94Reference SectionNo access.The camera could not receive the communication signal from the smart device. Select Connect to smart device in the Wi-Fi

E95Reference Section* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.Printer error: check printer status.After

E96Reference SectionImages, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.* Including images edited using the quick effects function (A44)

E97Reference SectionAvailability may vary with country or region.See our website or brochures for the latest information.Optional AccessoriesBattery c

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F1Caring for the Product...F2The Camera...

Technical Notes and IndexF2The CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the w

Technical Notes and IndexF3B Notes About the Monitor• Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.9

Technical Notes and IndexF4• If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for s

Technical Notes and IndexF5Memory Cards• Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F29) for recommended memory cards.• Observ

xxiIntroductionVoice Memo ...

Technical Notes and IndexF6CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.Cleaning and StorageLensAvoid touching glass parts with yo

Technical Notes and IndexF7StorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove th

F8Technical Notes and IndexIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nik

F9Technical Notes and IndexCamera turns off without warning.• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function).• The camera or bat

F10Technical Notes and IndexNo indicators displayed in monitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu.83,E66Print

F11Technical Notes and IndexShooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shooting mode.Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.96, 99,E20,E2

F12Technical Notes and IndexFlash does not fire.• The flash mode is set to W (off).• A shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected.• On is sele

F13Technical Notes and IndexRandomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image.The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow or ISO sens

F14Technical Notes and IndexSaving images takes time.It may take more time to save images in the following situations.• When the noise reduction funct

F15Technical Notes and IndexPlayback IssuesProblem Cause/Solution AFile cannot be played back.• This camera may not be able to play back images saved

xxiiIntroductionElectronic Compass ...

F16Technical Notes and IndexImages are not displayed on TV.• HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu.• A computer or printer is connec

F17Technical Notes and IndexLocation Data FunctionsProblem Cause/Solution AUnable to identify the location or it takes time to identify the location.•

F18Technical Notes and IndexWi-FiUnable to select Start log.• Record location data in the Location data options menu is set to Off.• The camera is rec

Technical Notes and IndexF19The map data and location name data that are stored in this digital camera (“Data”) is provided for your personal, interna

F20Technical Notes and IndexDisclaimer of Liability: NIKON AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN

Technical Notes and IndexF21Government End Users. If the Data supplied by HERE is being acquired by or on behalf of the United States government or an

F22Technical Notes and IndexNotices related to licensed software copyright holders.• Map data and location name data for Japan• Map data and location

Technical Notes and IndexF23Greece Copyright Geomatics Ltd.Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd.ItalyLa Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando q

F24Technical Notes and IndexIsrael © Survey of Israel data sourceJordan © Royal Jordanian Geographic Centre.MozambiqueCertain Data for Mozambique prov

F25Technical Notes and IndexNikon COOLPIX S9700 Digital CameraSpecificationsType Compact digital cameraNumber of effective pixels16.0 millionImage sen

1Parts of the CameraParts of the CameraThe Camera Body21345106897Lens cover closedFlash raised1Zoom control...25f

F26Technical Notes and IndexImage size (pixels)• 16M 4608×3456• 8M 3264×2448• 4M 2272×1704• 2M 1600×1200• VGA 640×480• 16:9 12M 4608×2592• 1:1 3456×3

F27Technical Notes and IndexWi-Fi (Wireless LAN)StandardsIEEE 802.11b/g/n (standard wireless LAN protocol)ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data co

F28Technical Notes and Index• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F)

F29Technical Notes and IndexApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera.•

F30Technical Notes and IndexAVC Patent Portfolio LicenseThis product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-comme

F31Technical Notes and IndexTrademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co

F32Technical Notes and IndexSymbolsl Aperture-priority auto mode... 43, 46A Auto mode...

F33Technical Notes and IndexBlink warning... 84, E76Brightness ... 83, E66Brightness (exposure compensati

F34Technical Notes and IndexFrame rate... 80, E62FSCN... E96Full-frame play

F35Technical Notes and IndexOOpen with HS footage... 80, E57, E59Optical zoom ...

2Parts of the Camera1Also referred to as the “monitor” in this manual. 2Also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.124356897181714 15 16

F36Technical Notes and IndexShutter-release button ... 1, 26Single... 62, E34Single AF... 80,

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2014No 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

3Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap

4Parts of the CameraUse the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.1 Press the d button.• The menu is displayed.2 Press the multi selector

5Parts of the Camera5 Select a menu option.• The menu options can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.6 Press the k button.• The settings

iIntroductionParts of the CameraThe Basics of Shooting and PlaybackShooting FeaturesPlayback FeaturesRecording and Playing Back MoviesGeneral Camera S

6Parts of the CameraThe information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state

7Parts of the Camera1 Shooting mode... 22, 232 Flash mode...503 Macro mode ...

8Parts of the CameraPlayback Mode1415 161718ab4 5 6 7 8 9 1110222423131122325272928303126 ab19212029m00s29m00s29m00s29m00s999 / 999999 / 9999999 / 999

9Parts of the Camera1Album icon in favorite pictures mode...E52Category icon in auto sort mode...

10The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the battery.• Push

11The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and

12The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapt

13The Basics of Shooting and Playback3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable.B Notes About C

14The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.2 Insert the memory card.• Slide the me

15The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, an

iiIntroductionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S9700 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “Fo

16The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting scre

17The Basics of Shooting and Playback4 Select your home time zone and press the k button.• To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight

18The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting• You can change these settings using the Language a

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20The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the power switch.• The monitor turns on.• To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.• Note tha

21The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackC The Auto Off Function• The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time

22The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackRotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode.• A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A

23The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackAvailable Shooting ModesA Auto mode A31Used for general shooting.y Scene mode A32Camera settings are optimized ac

24The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Hold the camera steady.• Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, micro

25The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackUsing the ZoomWhen you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.• To zoom in closer to the subject:

iiiIntroductionAbout This ManualIf you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A10).To learn about the p

26The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.• When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subje

27The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackThe Shutter-release ButtonB Notes About Saving Images and Recording MoviesThe indicator showing the number of exp

28The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the c (playback) button.• If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned o

29The Basics of Shooting and Playback1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor.2 Use the multi selector HI to select

30The Basics of Shooting and PlaybackOperating the Erase Selected Images Screen1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then

31Shooting FeaturesShooting FeaturesUsed for general shooting.• When the camera detects the main subject, a yellow border (focus area) is displayed ar

32Shooting FeaturesWhen a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.Press the d button to display the scen

33Shooting FeaturesTo View a Description (Help Display) of Each SceneSelect a scene and move the zoom control (A1) toward g (j) to view a description

34Shooting Features• While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 5 images continuously at a rate of about

35Shooting Features• From the screen displayed after j Night landscape is selected, select Hand-held or Tripod.• Hand-held (default setting):- When th

ivIntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education

36Shooting Features• The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image

37Shooting Features• From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) or Wide (360°).• The zo

38Shooting Features• When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the shutter is automa

39Shooting FeaturesWhen the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile time

40Shooting FeaturesC When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesWhen using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes qu

41Shooting FeaturesEffects can be applied to images during shooting.Press the d button to display the special effects menu and select an effect using

42Shooting Features• The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.• When Selective color or Cross process is selected, use the multi sele

43Shooting FeaturesImages can be shot with greater control by setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually. Settings can also be adjusted to s

44Shooting FeaturesUsing Quick EffectsWhen in j, k, l, or m mode, you can apply effects to images immediately after releasing the shutter.• The edited

45Shooting FeaturesExposureThe procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is

vIntroductionAbout the Manuals• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval s

46Shooting Featuresj (Programmed auto)Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera.• Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture v

47Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Shooting• When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed

48Shooting FeaturesThe Control Range of the Shutter SpeedThe control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sen

49Shooting FeaturesThe functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.1Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Set

50Shooting FeaturesUsing the FlashYou can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.1 Press the multi selector H (m).2 Select the desired

51Shooting FeaturesRaising the FlashWhen you press the shutter-release button halfway, the flash will automatically pop up if the conditions required

52Shooting FeaturesAvailable Flash ModesC The Flash Mode Setting• The setting may not be available with some shooting modes.• For shooting modes j, k,

53Shooting FeaturesUsing the Self-timerThe camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you pres

54Shooting FeaturesUsing Macro ModeUse macro mode when taking close-up images.1 Press the multi selector I (p).2 Select o and press the k button.• If

55Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue (Creative Slider)When the shooting mode is set to j, k, l, or m mo

viIntroductionDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in ca

56Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)Adjust the overall brightness of the image.• To brighten the image, set a positive (+)

57Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment)Adjust the overall vividness of the image.• The overall image vividness increases as the

58Shooting FeaturesAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)When the shooting mode is set to A (auto) mode, scene mode, smart portrait mode or spec

59Shooting FeaturesDefault SettingsDefault settings for each shooting mode are described below.Shooting modeFlash(A50)Self-timer(A53)Macro(A54)Creativ

60Shooting Features1Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On or when Smile timer is set to On (continuous) or On (BSS).2Can be set when Smile time

61Shooting FeaturesThe settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting (A4).Available functions vary depending on the sh

62Shooting FeaturesOptions Available in the Shooting MenuOption Description AImage qualityAllows you to set the image quality (compression ratio) used

63Shooting FeaturesSkin softeningAllows you to select the skin softening level for human faces.• Default setting: NormalE43Smile timerAllows you to se

64Shooting FeaturesSome functions cannot be used with other menu options.Functions That Cannot Be Used SimultaneouslyRestricted functionOption Descrip

65Shooting FeaturesWhite balanceHue (using the creative slider) (A55)When hue is adjusted using the creative slider, White balance in the shooting men

viiIntroductionTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety bef

66Shooting FeaturesMonitor settingsQuick effects (A62)When Quick effects is set to On, the captured image is displayed after each shot regardless of t

67Shooting FeaturesB Notes About Digital Zoom• Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (E71).• When

68Shooting FeaturesThe focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.Using Target Finding AFIn auto mode or when AF area mode (A62) in j, k, l, or

69Shooting FeaturesUsing Face DetectionIn the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Scene

70Shooting FeaturesUsing Skin SofteningWhen the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces

71Shooting FeaturesFocus LockFocus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject.1 S

72Playback FeaturesPlayback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A28) zooms in on the image.• You can change the

73Playback FeaturesMoving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A28) displays images as thumbnails.• You can change the number of

74Playback FeaturesWhen viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by p

75Playback Features* Edited images are saved as separate files. Some images may not be edited.Sequence display optionsAllows you to select whether to