Nikon Camera Coolpix S9900 Reference Manual

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Technical Notes and Index
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting  your retailer or Nikon-authorized service 
representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
ProblemCause/SolutionA
The camera is 
on but does not 
respond. •
Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists , turn the camera off.
If the camera does not  turn off, remove and 
reinsert the battery or batte ries or, if you are using 
an AC adapter, disconne...

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Technical Notes and Index
The battery 
inserted in the 
camera cannot 
be charged. •
Confirm all connections.
• When connected to a computer, the camera may 
not charge for any of the reasons described below. 
-Off  is selected for  Charge by computer  in the 
setup menu.
- Battery charging stops if the camera is turned  off.
- Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s 
display language and date and time have not 
been set, or the date and time were reset after 
the camera’s clock battery was...

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Technical Notes and Index
Shooting Issues
Screen for 
setting time 
zone and date 
is displayed 
when the 
camera is 
turned on. The clock battery is exha
usted; all settings were 
restored to their default values. 11, 12
The camera 
settings reset.
The camera 
makes sound. Depending on the Autofocus mode
 setting or the 
shooting mode, the camera may produce an audible 
focusing sound. 20, 47, 
50, 51
Unable to select 
a menu. •
Some functions cannot be used with other menu 
options.
• Some menus are...

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Technical Notes and Index
Images are 
blurred. •
Use the flash.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.
• Enable  Photo VR  when shooting still images.
Enable  Movie VR  when recording movies.
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the self-
timer at the same time is more effective). 16, 35
47, 49
47, 51, 
54
37 
Bright specks 
appear in 
images 
captured with 
flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower 
the flash, and set the flash mode setting to 
W (off). 35
Flash does not...

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Technical Notes and Index
Images are too 
dark 
(underexposed).
•The flash window is blocked.
• The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Increase ISO sensitivity.
• The subject is backlit. Raise the flash, or set the 
scene mode to  Backlighting with HDR set to 
Off . 13
F
16
40, 43
47, 49
35,  E 6
Images are too 
bright 
(overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. 40, 43
Unexpected 
results when 
flash set to  V 
(auto with red-
eye reduction/
red-eye...

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Technical Notes and Index
Playback Issues
ProblemCause/SolutionA
File cannot be 
played back. •
This camera may not be able to play back images 
saved with another make  or model of digital 
camera.
• This camera cannot play back movies recorded 
with another make or mo del of digital camera.
• This camera may not be able to play back data 
edited on a computer. –
Cannot zoom in 
on image. •
Playback zoom cannot  be used with movies.
• This camera may not be able to zoom in on 
images captured with...

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Technical Notes and Index
Location Data Functions
The PictBridge 
startup screen is 
not displayed 
when the 
camera is 
connected to a 
printer. With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the 
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and 
it may be impossible to print images when 
Auto is 
selected for  Charge by computer  in the setup 
menu. Set the  Charge by computer  to Off and 
reconnect the camera to the printer. 47, 54
Images to be 
printed are not 
displayed. •
The memory card contains...

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Technical Notes and Index
The recorded 
location name is 
different from 
the intended 
one or is not 
displayed. The desired landmark name may not be registered, or 
a different landmark name may be registered.
–
Unable to 
update the A-
GPS file. •
Check the following items.
- Whether the memory card is inserted
- Whether the A-GPS file is stored on the memory 
card
- Whether the A-GPS file saved on the memory 
card is more recent than the A-GPS file saved in 
the camera
- Whether the A-GPS file is...

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Technical Notes and Index
Nikon COOLPIX S9900 Digital Camera
Specifications
Type Compact digital camera
Number of effective 
pixels16.0 million (Image processing may reduce the number 
of effective pixels.)
Image sensor
1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.76 million total pixels
LensNIKKOR lens with 30× optical zoom
Focal length4.5–135 mm (angle of view eq
uivalent to that of 25–
750 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number f/3.7–6.4
Construction13 elements in 11 groups (3 ED lens elements)
Digital zoom...

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Technical Notes and Index
Image size (pixels) •
16M 4608×3456
• 8M 3264×2448
• 4M  2272×1704
• 2M 1600×1200
• VGA 640×480
• 16:9 12M 4608×2592
• 1:1 3456×3456
ISO sensitivity 
(Standard output 
sensitivity) •
ISO 125–1600
• ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using  A, B , C , or  D 
mode)
Exposure
Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or more)
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure with flexible program, 
shutter-priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, and 
exposure...