Nikon Coolpix S9 User Manual

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Using the Flash
Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
jNote on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air
may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to B (Off) or
zoom in on the subject.
kWhen Lighting is Poor
When lighting is poor and the flash is off (B), the y or W
icon may appear on the monitor. Note the following.
• Place the camera on a flat, level surface or use a tripod (rec-...

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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. When
using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it
on a flat, level surface.
1Press H (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector G to choose [ON]
and press d.
The self-timer indicator (10H) is displayed.
The monitor will return to the normal display for the
current mode if the setting is not...

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Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of pictures as close as 4 cm
(1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances
of less than 30 cm (11.8 in.). If the flash fires, play the picture back and
check the results.
1Press L (macro mode).
The macro close-up menu is displayed.
2Press the multi selector G to choose
[ON] and press d.
The macro close-up mode icon (F) is displayed.
The monitor will return...

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Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
Assist and Scene Modes
The camera offers a choice of four “assist” modes
and eleven “scene” modes.
In these modes, camera settings are automatically
optimized for the selected subject type.
Assist Modes
The following modes offer framing assist options to
help you compose your shots.
Scene Modes
The following modes allow you to take pictures optimized for a particular
subject type by simply choosing a scene mode and pressing the shutter-
release...

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Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
Assist Modes
Taking Pictures in Assist Modes
1Enter scene mode by pressing p
in shooting mode, selecting n (press
the multi selector J), and then
pressing d.
The camera returns to the scene mode
selected last time.
2Press m to display the scene menu.
3Press GH to choose an assist mode and
press d.
The framing assist menu is displayed.
For information on using the multi selector, see “The
Multi Selector” (c8).
4Press GH to choose the appropriate
composition and press d....

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Assist Modes
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
B Portrait Assist
Use this mode for portraits in which the main sub-
ject stands out clearly while background details are
softened. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-
looking skin tones.
1Other settings can be selected.2See “AF Assist” (c103) for information on using this function.3AF Assist is set to [Off] for all modes except for [Portrait].
BPortrait (default)
Camera focuses on subject in the center of the monitor. No guides are dis-
played in the...

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Assist Modes
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
E Landscape Assist
Use this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, and
portraits featuring a landmark in the background.
1Other settings can be selected.
1Other settings can be selected.
lFocusing at Infinity
The focus indicator (c24) is always green when the shutter-release button is pressed half-
way when [Landscape], [Scenic view], or [Architecture] is selected for landscape assist mode.
Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in...

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Assist Modes
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
P Sports Assist
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze
the action in a single shot or record motion in a
series of pictures. No framing guides are displayed.
lSports Assist
When [Sports] or [Sport composite] is selected in sports assist mode, the camera focuses con-
tinuously on the center of the frame, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed
halfway.
PSports (default)
While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are taken at rate...

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Assist Modes
Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
D Night Portrait Assist
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance
between the main subject and background lighting
in portraits taken at night. This mode offers the
same assist options as portrait assist mode (c34).
Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed
to reduce noise; to prevent blurring, mount the
camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable sur-
face.
1Flash illuminates main subject with slow sync and red-eye reduction.2Other settings can be...

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Scene Modes: n Scene Mode
Scene Modes
Taking Pictures in Scene Modes
1Enter scene mode by pressing
p in shooting mode, selecting
n (press the multi selector J),
and then pressing d.
The camera returns to the scene mode
selected last time.
2Press m to display the scene menu.
3Press GH to choose a scene mode and
press d.
Three pages of scene modes are available, beginning
with [Party/indoor] and ending with [Panorama assist].
For information on using the multi selector, see “The
Multi Selector” (c8)....