Nikon Coolpix S6000 User Manual

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Error Messages
Technical Notes and Index
u
Cannot record movie.Time out error while 
recording movie on the 
memory card.Choose memory card with 
faster write speed.20
N
Memory contains no 
images.No pictures in the 
internal memory or 
memory card.•Remove the memory card 
from the camera to play 
back pictures stored in the 
camera’s internal memory.
•To copy picture from 
internal memory to 
memory card, press the 
d button. The copy 
screen will be displayed 
and pictures in the internal 
memory...

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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Lens error
QLens error.Turn camera off and then on 
again. If error persists, contact 
retailer or Nikon-authorized 
service representative.22
P
Communications errorError occurred during 
communication with 
printer.Turn camera off and 
reconnect USB cable.115
System error
QError has occurred in 
camera’s internal 
circuitry.Turn camera off, remove and 
reinsert battery,...

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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Display, Settings, and Power Supply
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Monitor is blank.•Camera is off.
•Battery is exhausted.
•Standby mode for saving power: press the power 
switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c 
button, or b (movie-record) button.
•When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has...

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Troubleshooting
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the 
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a 
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, 
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact 
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting 
the power source as...

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Troubleshooting
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Cannot switch to shooting 
mode.Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 106
Camera cannot focus.•The intended subject is one with which 
autofocus does not perform well.
•Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
•Turn camera off and then on again.27
131
17
Pictures are blurred.•Use flash.
•Enable vibration reduction or motion 
detection.
•Use D (Best Shot Selector).
•Use tripod and self-timer.30
129, 
130
42
32
Streaks of light or partial 
discoloration are...

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Troubleshooting
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No sound when shutter is 
released.Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 
sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with 
some shooting modes and settings, even when 
On is selected.132
AF-assist illuminator does not 
light.Off is selected for the AF assist option in the 
setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light 
depending on the position of the focus area or 
the current scene mode, even when Auto is 
selected.54-60, 
131
Pictures appear smeared....

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Troubleshooting
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Playback
Saving images takes time.It may take more time to save images in the 
following situations.
•When the noise reduction function is in 
operation
•When the flash mode is set to V (auto with 
red-eye reduction)
•When the skin softening function is applied 
while shooting31
31
54, 55, 
65
ProblemCause/SolutionA
File cannot be played back.•File or folder was overwritten or renamed by 
computer or other make of camera.
•The COOLPIX S6000 is not able to...

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Troubleshooting
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The recorded pictures are not 
displayed in auto sort mode.•The desired picture was sorted to a category 
other than the category currently displayed.
•Pictures recorded by a camera other than the 
COOLPIX S6000 and pictures copied using the 
Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort 
mode.
•Pictures recorded in the internal memory or 
on the memory card may not be played back 
correctly if overwritten by a computer.
•Up to 999 pictures and movies in total...

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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S6000 Digital Camera
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
14.2 millionImage sensor1/2.3-in. CCD; approx. 14.48 million total pixelsLens
7× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens
Focal length5.0-35.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-196mm 
lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number
f/3.7–5.6
Construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Digital zoomUp to 2× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 392mm 
lens in 35mm [135] format)
Vibration reduction
Lens...

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Exposure
Metering
224-segment matrix, center-weighted
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure with motion detection and 
exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Range 
(A auto mode)[W]: –0.2 to +16.7 EV
[T]: 1 to 17.9 EV 
(exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity 
adjustment converted to ISO 100 values)
Shutter
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed•
1/2000 -8 s (when ISO sensitivity is set to 100, 200, 400)...