Nikon Camera Coolpix S6900 Reference Manual

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Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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2b (movie-record) button ............. 23
3Shutter-release button.................... 16
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Parts of the Camera
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
The direction and angle of the monitor on this camera can be adjusted. For normal 
shooting, fold the monitor against the back of the camera, facing rearward (3).
To protect the monitor from scratches and dirt while you 
are carrying or not using the camera, close the monitor 
so that it is facing inward against the back of the camera.
BNotes About the Monitor
When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and make sure to turn...

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Using the Camera Stand
Insert the battery into the camera (A10) and open the 
monitor 180 degrees. Insert your finger under the camera 
stand ( LIFT TO OPEN ) (1), and grasp it with your fingers to 
pull it outward ( 2). You can use the camera stand in either 
the fully open position (87 degrees) or the partially open 
position where it stops into place (67 degrees) ( 3).
BNotes About the Camera Stand
•If the camera stand angle is set to an an gle other than those specified above,...

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Operating the Touch Panel
The monitor on this camera is a touch panel display operated by finger. 
Perform the actions described below to operate the touch panel.
Tapping
Tap the touch panel.
Use this operation to:
•Select icons
• Select images in thumbnail playback mode
• Perform touch shooting operations
Dragging
Drag your finger across the touch panel 
and remove it from the touch panel.
Use this operation to:
•Scroll through images in full-frame playback 
mode
• Move the visible...

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BNotes About the Touch Panel
•The touch panel of this camera relies on st atic electricity. It may not respond when 
touched with fingernails or gloved fingers.
• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects.
• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.
• The touch panel may not respond to touch if a commercially available protective 
film is applied.
BNotes About Touch Panel Operations
•The camera may not operate properly if you keep your finger in one place for...

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The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback 
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use.
By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when 
you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info  is 
set to  Auto info  in Monitor settings  (A 128)).
Shooting Mode
The Monitor
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Playback Mode
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1Selective softening icon ................. 77
2Perspective control icon ................ 76
3Stretch icon ............................................ 75
4Paint icon................................................. 73
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CRotating the Monitor Display
The monitor display rotates automatically as shown below, depending on how the 
camera is oriented.
•The monitor display does not rotate during movie recording or movie playback.
• The monitor display does not rotate when a menu screen is displayed (fixed in 
horizontal orientation).
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Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
•With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move 
the orange battery latch ( 3), and fully insert the battery ( 4).
• Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place ( 5).
• Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or 
backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
BFormatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into 
this camera, make sure to format...