Nikon Camera Coolpix S6900 Reference Manual

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of 
the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.
The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
floor mount position.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency 
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested 
and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
rules. These limits are designed 
to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with the 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 measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications 
made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may 
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using 
other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notices 
						

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Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to 
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Tel: 631-547-4200
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B
Notices for Customers in Europe
CAUTIONS
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment 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.
• Separate collection and 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 batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are 
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 
of waste management. 
						

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This product is controlled by the United States Export Administration 
Regulations, and you are required to obtain permission from the United States 
government if you export or re-export this product to any country to which the 
United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subject to 
embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria. Since the target countries 
are subject to change, please contact the United States Department of 
Commerce for the latest information.
Restrictions on Wireless Devices
The wireless transceiver included in  this product conforms to wireless 
regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products 
purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). 
Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure 
as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service 
center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to 
wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product.
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry of Canada 
(IC) 
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference, including inte rference that may cause undesired operation of this 
device.
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any 
other antenna or transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are 
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, 
that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless 
devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range 
while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by 
heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects 
causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF 
exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested 
that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been 
confirmed by additional research. 
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) 
						

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COOLPIX S6900, which is equipped with a WSDB-686GN (FCC 
ID:2AAD3AA1G0J0 / IC ID:4634A-2150EC) Wireless LAN Module, has been 
tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for 
an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) 
Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Please refer to the SAR test report that was 
uploaded to FCC website.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX S6900 is in compliance with 
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/
EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at 
http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_S6900.pdf .
Notice for Customers in Singapore
This device complies with radio-frequency regulations.
Notice for Customers in Jamaica
This product contains a Type Approved Module by Jamaica: “SMA – WSDB-
686GN”
Complies with 
IDA Standards  DA104328 
						

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Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions
Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to 
interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or 
information leaks that may occur during data transfer.
Personal Information Management and Disclaimer
•User information registered and configured on the product, including 
wireless LAN connection settings and other personal information, is 
susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static 
electricity, accident, malfunction, re pair or other handling. Always keep 
separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any 
direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of 
content that is not attributable to Nikon.
• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, perform 
Reset all  in the setup menu ( A87) to delete all user information registered 
and configured with the product, including wireless LAN connection 
settings and other personal information. 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................  i
Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i
Other Information .........................................................................................................................................  i
How to Attach the Camera Strap .......................................................................................................  ii
Information and Precautions ...............................................................................................................  iii
For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ .........  vi
WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... ............................... vi
Notices ........................................................................................................................ .................  ix
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network) ..............................................................................................  xi
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................  1
The Camera Body................................................................................................................ ......  1
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor ................................................................. 2
Using the Camera Stand......................................................................................................... ................. 3
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................... 4
The Monitor .................................................................................................................... ............  6
Shooting Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Playback Mode .................................................................................................................. ............................ 8
Preparing for Shooting.......................................................................................... 10
Insert the Battery and Memory Card ............................................................................... 10
Removing the Battery or Memory Card ......................................................................................  10
Memory Cards and Internal Memory............................................................................................  10
Charge the Battery ............................................................................................................. .... 11
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time ................. 13
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations ....................................................... 15
Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode..................................................................... 15 Using the Zoom .........................................................................................................................................  17
The Shutter-release Button .................................................................................................................  17
Using the Front Shutter-release Button ......................................................................................  18
Touch Shooting .........................................................................................................................................  18
Play Back Images ............................................................................................................... ...... 19
Delete Images .......................................................................................................................... 20
Changing the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................... 22
Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc........................................................................................... 23
Recording Movies ............................................................................................................... .... 23 
						

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Shooting Features ................................................................................................... 24
d (Scene Auto Selector) Mode........................................................................................ 24
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ...................................................................... 25 Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................................  27
Shooting with Easy Panorama .................................................................................................... ......  31
Playback with Easy Panorama ...........................................................................................................  33
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) ......................................... 34
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ..................................... 36
Glamour Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting) ................................... 37 Using Self-Collage............................................................................................................. ........................  38
A  (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................... ... 39
Using Quick Effects ..................................................................................................................................  40
Using the Self-timer with the Gesture Control Function.......................................... 41
Flash Mode ..................................................................................................................... ........... 43
Self-timer ................................................................................................................................... 45
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)......................................................................... 46
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ........................................................ 47
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) .......................................................................... 48
Focusing ..................................................................................................................................... 50 Using Face Detection .............................................................................................................................  50
Using Skin Softening ...............................................................................................................................  51
Using Target Finding AF .......................................................................................................................  52
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................ . 53
Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................... ................................  54
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting........................ 55
Playback Features.................................................................................................... 58
Playback Zoom .................................................................................................................. ...... 58
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display ........................................................................... 59
Favorite Pictures Mode .........................................................................................................  60
Adding Images to Albums ..................................................................................................................  60
Playing Back Images in Albums .......................................................................................................  61
Removing Images from Albums ...................................................................................................... 62
Changing the Album Icon ........................................................................................................ ...........  63
Auto Sort Mode ................................................................................................................. ...... 64
List by Date Mode .............................................................................................................. ..... 65
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)..................... 66 Viewing Images in a Sequence ................................................................................................... .....  66
Deleting Images in a Sequence .................................................................................................. .....  67
Editing Images (Still Images) .............................................................................................. 68 Before Editing Images .......................................................................................................... ..................  68 
						

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Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood  ....................................................................................... 68
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation  ......................................................... 69
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ...................................................................  70
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash  ............  70
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces...........................................................................  71
Paint: (Writing and Drawing on Images) ....................................................................................  73
Stretch: Stretching Images .................................................................................................................  75
Perspective Control: Adjusting the Sense of Perspective ................................................  76
Selective Softening: Blurring the Background ........................................................................ 77
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image .........................................................................  78
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ...................................................................................................... 79
Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 80
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies ......................................................... 83
Operations During Movie Playback ................................................................................. 84
Editing Movies ......................................................................................................................... 85
Extracting and Saving the Desired Port ion of a Recorded Movie...............................  85
Saving One Frame of a Movie as a Still Image  .......................................................................  86
Using Menus.............................................................................................................. 87
The Shooting Menu (for  A (Auto) Mode) .................................................................... 89
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality).........................................................................................  89
Touch Shooting .........................................................................................................................................  91
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .................................................................................................. ......  94
Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................ .................  96
ISO Sensitivity ..............................................................................................................................................  99
Color Options .................................................................................................................. .........................  100
AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................... ........................  101
Autofocus Mode ................................................................................................................. ....................  104
Quick Effects ................................................................................................................. ............................  104
The Smart Portrait Menu ...................................................................................................  105 Skin Softening  .........................................................................................................................................  105
Smile Timer .................................................................................................................... ............................  106
Blink Proof .................................................................................................................... ...............................  107
The Glamour Mode Menu.................................................................................................  108 Self-Collage .................................................................................................................. .............................  108
The Playback Menu .............................................................................................................   109
Mark for Wi-Fi Upload  ......................................................................................................... ...............  109
Slide Show ..................................................................................................................... .............................  110
Protect........................................................................................................................ ...................................  111
Rotate Image  ...........................................................................................................................................  111
Voice Memo ..................................................................................................................... .........................  112 
						

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Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)...............................  113
Sequence Display Options ..............................................................................................................  114
Choose Key Picture  ............................................................................................................ ..................  114
The Image Selection Screen..................................................................................................... .......  115
The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................. . 116
Movie Options.................................................................................................................. ........................  116
Open with HS Footage ........................................................................................................... ............  120
Autofocus Mode ................................................................................................................ ....................  120
Movie VR ....................................................................................................................... ...............................  121
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................... .............  122
Frame Rate  ................................................................................................................................................  122
The Wi-Fi Options Menu....................................................................................................  123 Operating the Text Input Keyboard ...........................................................................................  12 4
The Setup Menu ...................................................................................................................  125 Welcome Screen................................................................................................................. ....................  125
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................  126
Monitor Settings .....................................................................................................................................  128
Date Stamp ..................................................................................................................... ...........................  130
Photo VR ....................................................................................................................... ...............................  131
Motion Detection............................................................................................................... ....................  132
AF Assist ...................................................................................................................... .................................  133
Digital Zoom  .................................................................................................................. ..........................  133
Sound Settings ................................................................................................................. .......................  134
Auto Off ...................................................................................................................... .................................  134
Format Card/Format Memory...................................................................................................... ..  135
Language ....................................................................................................................... .............................  136
HDMI .............................................................................................................................................................  136
Charge by Computer ............................................................................................................. ..............  137
Blink Warning.................................................................................................................. ..........................  138
Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................. ..........................  139
Reset All...................................................................................................................... ..................................  140
Firmware Version  .............................................................................................................. ....................  140
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function .....................................................  141
Installing the Software on the Smart Device .............................................................  141
Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera............................................................  142
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device
............................................................................................................................... .....................  144
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer ...........................  145
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ................................................  147
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)...................................................  148 
						

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer ..........................................................................................  148
Printing Images One at a Time .................................................................................................. ....  149
Printing Multiple Images ....................................................................................................... ............  150
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) ..........................................  152 Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................. ..................  152
Transferring Images to a Computer ...........................................................................................  15 2
Technical Notes .....................................................................................................  154
Caring for the Product .......................................................................................................  1 55
The Camera..................................................................................................................... ...........................  155
The Battery .................................................................................................................... .............................  156
The Charging AC Adapter........................................................................................................ .........  157
Memory Cards ................................................................................................................... .......................  158
Cleaning and Storage .........................................................................................................  1 59
Cleaning ....................................................................................................................... ................................  159
Storage ........................................................................................................................ .................................  159
Error Messages ................................................................................................................. .....  160
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ ..  164
File Names ..................................................................................................................... .........  171
Optional Accessories ..........................................................................................................   172
Specifications ................................................................................................................. .......  173
Approved Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... ........  177
Index .........................................................................................................................................  179