Nikon Camera Coolpix S9900 Reference Manual

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Preparing for Shooting
Preparing for Shooting
•With the battery's positive and negati ve 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 form...

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Preparing for Shooting
1With the battery installed, connect the ca mera to an 
electrical outlet.
If a plug adapter* is inc luded with your camera, securely connect it to the 
Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly 
remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in 
which the camera was purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently bonded to 
the Charging AC...

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BNotes About the USB Cable
•Do not use a USB cable other than the UC -E21. Using a USB cable other than the 
UC-E21 could result in overheat ing, fire or electric shock.
• Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs 
at an angle when connecti ng or disconnecting them.
BNotes About Charging the Battery
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other 
than Charging AC Adapte r EH-71P/EH-71PCH, and do not use a...

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Preparing for Shooting
Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the 
camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies.
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen
facing out (3).
When you are not using or  carrying the camera, fold 
the monitor against the camera body with the screen 
facing inward to prevent scratches or contamination.
BNotes About the Monitor
When moving the monitor, do not apply ex cessive force and turn slowly...

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When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen 
and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
1Press the power switch to turn on 
the camera.
•The monitor turns on.
• To turn the camera off, press the power 
switch again.
• The power switch is enabled a few seconds 
after the battery is inserted. Wait a few 
seconds before pressing the power switch.
2Use the  multi selector 
HI  to select the 
desired language and 
press...

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Preparing for Shooting
6Set the date and time, and press 
the k button.
•Use  J K to select a field and then use  HI 
to set the date and time.
• Select the minute field and press the  k 
button to confirm the setting.
7When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use  HI to 
select  Yes and press the k  button.
•When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to 
shooting mode.
CChanging the Language or the Date and Time Setting
•You can change thes e settings using the Language...

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Basic Shooting and Playback 
Operations
1Rotate the mode dial to A.
•The camera enters  A (auto) mode 
and can be used for general 
shooting.
• Battery level indicator
b : The battery level is high.
B : The battery level is low.
• Number of exposures remaining 
C is displayed when no memory 
card is inserted in the camera, and 
images are saved in the internal 
memory.
2Hold the camera steady.
•Keep fingers and other objects away from 
the lens, flash, AF-assist...

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
3Frame the picture.
•Move the zoom control to change the 
zoom lens position ( A17).
4Press the shutter-release 
button halfway.
•When the subject is in focus, the focus 
area or focus indicator is displayed in 
green.
• When you are using digital zoom, the 
camera focuses in the center of the 
frame and the focus area is not 
displayed.
• If the focus area or focus indicator 
flashes, the camera is unable to focus. 
Modify the composition and try 
pressing the...

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BNotes About Saving Images or Movies
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing 
remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not 
open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or 
memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing th is could result in loss of data, or 
in damage to the camera or the memory card.
CThe Auto Off Function
• When no operations are performed...

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Using the Flash
In situations where a flash is 
needed, such as in dark locations 
or when the subject is backlit, 
move the K (flash pop-up) 
control to raise the flash.
• When not using the flash,  gently push to lower 
the flash until it clicks shut.
CThe Flash Lamp
• The status of the flash can be confirmed by 
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
- On: The flash fires when you press the 
shutter-release button all the way down.
- Flashing: The flash...