Nikon Coolpix S6000 User Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options, and apply selections.
Press the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right or rotate it to select options, 
or press the k (apply selection) button.
Shooting
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Playback
* Previous or subsequent pictures can also be selected by rotating the 
rotary multi selector....

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Switching Between Tabs
Press the d button to display the menu for the 
selected mode.
•Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus 
(A9).
•Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of 
the selected tab.
•Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Exit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Displayed when the menu 
contains two or more pages
Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow...

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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the 
menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
The Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and 
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel 
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release...

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First Steps
First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
•Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low 
(A14).
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
Slide the cover latch to Y side (
1) and open the cover 
(
2).
2Insert the battery.
Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) 
terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at 
the battery chamber opening, and insert the...

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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A17) and be sure that the 
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before 
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ 
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery 
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (
1). The 
battery can then be removed by hand (
2).
•Note that the battery may become hot during use; 
observe due caution when removing the...

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First Steps
Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the 
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera 
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter 
into an electrical outlet.
1Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.
If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug 
on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is 
securely held in place. Once the two...

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
4Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an 
electrical outlet.
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the 
battery is charging.
About four hours are required to charge a fully 
exhausted battery.
The following chart explains charge lamp 
status when the camera is plugged into the 
electrical outlet.
5Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and 
then disconnect the USB cable.
Charge lampDescription
Blinks slowly (green)Battery charging....

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
BNotes on Charging AC Adapter
•The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another 
make or model of device.
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, 
“The Battery” (A143), before use.
•The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other 
countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information...

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Charging the Battery
First Steps
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The 
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the 
monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. 
When the camera is turned off, both the power-on 
lamp and monitor will turn off.
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in 
playback mode (A29).
CPower Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while,...

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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and 
the monitor will turn on.
2Use the rotary multi selector to 
choose the desired language and 
press the k button.
For information on using the rotary multi 
selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” 
(A9).
3Choose Yes and press the k button.
If No is selected, the date...