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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Camera cannot focus using auto-
focus• Subject is low in contrast, dominated 
by repeating geometric patterns, cov-
ers too small an area of the frame, or 
contains many fine details, objects of 
sharply differing brightness, or objects 
at different distances from the cam-
era. Use focus lock to focus on 
another subject at same distance.
• [Off] is selected for AF assist option in 
camera setup menu.
• Focus error. Turn camera off and then 
on again.24
103
15
Pictures are blurred • Use flash.
•Use A.
• Use tripod and self-timer.28
84
5, 30
Pictures are too dark 
(underexposed)• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Subject is backlit. Select L ([Back 
light] scene mode) or use fill flash.28
22
28
81
28, 42
Pictures are too bright 
(overexposed)Adjust exposure compensation. 81
Randomly spaced bright pixels 
(“noise”) appear in imageShutter speed too slow. Noise can be 
reduced by:
• Using flash
• Set sensitivity to values other than 
[Auto].
• Choosing J, G, or D scene mode28
85
32
Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 113
Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light 
source.79
Flash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash turns off 
automatically in T mode and some 
scene modes, or when option other than 
[Single] is selected for [Continuous], or 
[BSS] is on.28
33, 38
53
82, 84
ProblemCause/Solutionc
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AF-assist illuminator does not 
light• [Off] is selected for AF assist option in 
camera setup menu.
• AF-assist illuminator turns off auto- matically in some modes. 103
34 - 37
39 - 42
Bright specks appear in pictures 
taken with flash Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn 
flash off. 28
Blur warning is not displayed • [Off] is selected for [Blur warning] in  camera setup menu.
• Blur warning is not displayed in self-
timer,  P, N , K , F , or  T mode, 
when option other than [Single] is 
selected for [Continuous], or BSS is on. 104
30, 
34, 
82, 84
No sound when shutter is 
released • [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] > 
[Shutter sound] in setup menu. 
• BSS is on, option other than [Single] is  selected for [Continuous], or  P or  T 
mode is selected. 103
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while  recording movies. 53
Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available in assist  modes or when option other than [Sin-
gle] is selected for [Continuous]. 32, 82
Unexpected results when flash 
set to  A (auto with red-eye 
reduction) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare 
cases, be applied to areas not affected 
by red-eye. Set flash to 
z (auto) or  C 
(fill-flash) and try again. Note that red-
eye reduction is the default setting for 
one-touch portrait,  B, and  D modes. 28, 
34, 
37, 44
[Image mode] not available [Image mode] cannot be adjusted when  [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continu-
ous] or [Sport composite] is selected in 
sports assist mode. 36, 82
[Date imprint] not available Camera clock has not been set. 97
Date not appearing on pictures Date does not appear on movies or on  pictures taken using N, F , P  ([Sport 
composite] excepted), [Continuous], or 
BSS. 42, 58
ProblemCause/Solutionc
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File cannot be played back • Time lapse or interval timer photogra-
phy in progress: pictures cannot be 
played back until recording is com-
plete.
• File has been overwritten or renamed 
by computer or other make of camera.55, 83
–
Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with 
movies, small pictures, or pictures that 
have been cropped to below 320 × 240.–
Cannot record voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to 
movies.–
Cannot use crop, D-Lighting, or 
small picture optionsThese options cannot be used with mov-
ies and may not be available with pic-
tures created with other cameras. Select 
picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, 
or small picture.58, 48
Cannot mark pictures for transfer No more than 999 pictures can be 
marked for transfer. Use PictureProject 
Transfer button to transfer pictures.67
Transfer marking does not 
appearPictures were marked for transfer using 
another model of camera. Mark pictures 
for transfer using COOLPIX S9.–
PictureProject does not start 
when camera is connected• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• USB cable is not correctly connected.
• Appropriate [USB] option is not 
selected.
• Camera is not registered in Device 
Manager (Windows only).
See the PictureProject Reference Man-
ual (on CD) for further information.
• Computer is not set to launch 
PictureProject automatically.15
20
64
65
–
–
Pictures not displayed on televi-
sion• Choose correct video mode.
• USB cable is connected: disconnect 
USB cable.63
[Format memory] > [Format] 
option not availableBattery is low. 20, 
105
ProblemCause/Solutionc
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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, and then turn the camera on
again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative.
Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Data already recorded will not be affected.
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S9 Digital Camera
TypeCompact digital camera
Effective pixels6.1 million
CCD1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels: 6.36 million
Image size (pixels)• 2,816 × 2,112 [High(2816A)/Normal(2816)]
• 2,048 × 1,536 [Normal(2048)]
• 1,024 × 768 [PC screen(1024)]
• 640 × 480 [TV screen(640)]
Lens3× Zoom-Nikkor lens
Focal lengthF=6.4–19.2 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 
38–114mm)
f/-numberf/3.5–4.3 (W), f/4.41–7.15 (T)
Construction13 elements in 10 groups
Digital zoomUp to 4× (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 
456 mm)
Autofocus (AF)Contrast-detect AF with AF-assist illumination
Focus range (from 
lens)25 cm (0.8 ft.)–∞ (W), 45 cm–∞ (T)
Macro close-up mode: 4 cm (1.6 in.)–∞ (wide zoom posi-
tion)
Focus-area selectionCenter
AF-assist illumina-
tionClass 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2-2001); max. 
output: 1,500 µW
Monitor2.5 in., 153,600-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level brightness 
adjustment
Frame coverageShooting mode: Approximately 97% horizontal and 97% 
vertical
Playback mode: Approximately 100% horizontal and 
100% vertical
Storage
MediaInternal memory (24 MB); Secure Digital (SD) memory 
cards
File systemDCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
File formatsCompressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant
Movies: QuickTime 
Audio files: WAV
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Specifications
Technical Notes
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring
the life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom adjusted with each
shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to Normal.
* Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and
images being displayed.
Exposure
MeteringCenter-weighted
Exposure controlProgrammed auto exposure with exposure compensation 
(–2.0 to  +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
RangeW: +2.7 to  +16.7 EV, T: +2.3 to  +17.3 EV
ShutterMechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
Speed2–1/2,000 s
ApertureElectronically controlled ND filter selection
Range2 steps (f/3.5 and f/5.7 [W])
ISO sensitivity64, 100, 200, 400, Auto (auto gain to ISO 64–400 equiva-
lent)
Self-timer10 seconds duration
Built-in flash
RangeW: 0.25–3.2 m/10 in.–7 ft. 6 in.
T: 0.45–2.6 m/1 ft. 5 in.–6 ft. 2 in.
Flash controlSensor flash system
I/O terminalsAudio/video (A/V) out, digital I/O (USB)
InterfaceUSB
Video outputCan be selected from NTSC and PAL
Supported 
languagesCzech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Indone-
sian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Rus-
sian, Finnish, Swedish, Chinese (Simplified and 
Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai
Power sourcesOne EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied)
Battery lifeApproximately 190 shots (EN-EL8)*
Dimensions
(W × H × D)90.5 × 58 × 20.5 mm/3.6 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.
(excluding projections)
Weight115 g (4 oz) without battery or memory card
Operating environment
Temperature0 to  +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F)
HumidityLess than 85% (no condensation)
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Specifications
Technical Notes
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with fully charged
EN-EL8 battery operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
MH-62 Battery Charger
Rated inputAC 100–240 V, 0.09–0.051 A, 50/60 Hz
Charging outputDC 4.2 V/730 mA
Compatible batteriesNikon EN-EL8 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging timeApproximately 2.0 hours when no charge remains
Operating tempera-
ture0 to +40 °C (+32 to 104 °F)
DimensionsApproximately 86 × 19.5 × 59.2 mm/3.4 in. × 0.7 in. × 
2.3 in.
Length of cordApproximately 2 m (78.7 in.)
WeightApproximately 60 g (2.1 oz), excluding power cable
EN-EL8 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated capacity3.7 V/730 mAh
Dimensions
(W × H × D)Approximately 35 × 47 × 5 mm/1.4 in. × 1.9 in. × 0.2 in. 
(excluding projections)
WeightApproximately 17 g (0.6 oz) excluding terminal cover
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Technical Notes
Supported Standards
•DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the
digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of
camera.
•DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
•Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File For-
mat for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows informa-
tion stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction
when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.
•PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer
without connecting the camera to a computer.
kSpecifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this
product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Technical Notes
Index
Symbols
L Auto mode 20–27
T Delete button 10, 26, 47
i D-Lighting button 4, 50
l Help 11
m Menu button 5, 10
p Mode button 5, 9
T Movie mode 9, 10, 53, 54
d OK (center) button 8
m One-touch portrait button 4, 44
i Playback mode 8, 9, 10, 27
k Playback zoom 47, 49
n Scene mode 10, 32–37
o Shooting/playback button 10,
26, 49–52
j Thumbnail playback 46, 49
E Transfer button 64, 66, 92
q Voice playback mode 60
O Voice recording mode 9, 59, 95
y Wait icon 114
x Zoom control 4, 22, 31, 58, 60,
70
A
A/V cable 63
A/V-out connect 63
Accessories 109
Assist modes 33–37
Auto off 15, 104
Auto transfer 106
Auto-focus mode 57
B
Back light (L) 42
Backlit subjects 28, 42
Battery 14
Battery level indicator 114
Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover 5
Beach/snow (H) 39
Best shot selector 41, 84
Blur 119Brightness 100
BSS 87
C
Cable connector 66, 69
Cleaning
Body 113
Lens 113
Monitor 113
Close up (M) 40
Close-up 31, 40
Color options 86, 87
Computer 62–67, 106
copying pictures to 62–66
Continuous 82, 87
Copy 93
Copy (O) 41
Crop 49
D
Date 16–17, 97, 101
printing 75
Date counter 102
Date imprint 101
Daylight saving time 97
DCF 126
Delete 91
Design rule for Camera File System 126
Digital Print Order Format 74–75, 126
D-Lighting 50
Dusk/dawn (J) 40
E
E-mail 77
Error messages 114–117
Exif version 2.2 126
Extension 110
F
Face-priority AF 45
File names 110
Fill flash 28
Fireworks show (K) 41
Firmware version 108
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Index
Technical Notes
Flash 28, 107
lamp 5, 29
mode 28
Flash mode 87
Focus 6, 24
area 6, 24
face-priority 44
Folder names 110
Format 19, 105
Framing 22
assist 32–37
guides 33–37
I
Image mode 32, 77
Interface 63–69, 106
Internal memory 6–7, 18, 78, 105
capacity 78
formatting 105
J
JPEG 123
L
Landscape (E) 35
Language 16, 106
Lens 4, 113
M
Macro close-up 31
Memory card 6–7, 18, 78, 109
approved 109
capacity of 78
formatting 105
Inserting and removing 18
slot 18
Menus 95
Monitor 5, 6–7, 20, 100, 113
brightness 100
indicators in 6–7
Monitor settings 100
Movie menu 54
Movie mode 53Movie options 54
maximum movie length 54
small size 54
smaller size 54
TV movie 54
Movies 53, 58
deleting 58
playback 58
recording 53
Multi connector 5
Multi selector 5
Museum (N) 41
N
Night landscape (G) 40
Night portrait (D) 32
O
One-touch portrait mode 44
menu 45
taking pictures 44
P
Panorama 42–43
Panorama assist (F) 42
Party/indoor (C) 39
PictBridge 68–74, 126
Playback 26, 46–52
menu 88–93
thumbnail 46
zoom 47
Playback menu 88–93
Portrait (B) 34
Power switch 4
Power-on lamp 4, 20
Print set 74, 88
Print size 78
Protect 91
R
Red-eye reduction 29
Reset all 107
S
Self timer 30, 87
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