Nikon Coolpix S9 Users Manual

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Technical Notes
Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for
the COOLPIX S9. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for
details.
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the
COOLPIX S9:
* Cards rated for 10 MB/s (high speed)
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards
listed above, please contact the manufacturer.
Rechargeable 
batteryNikon...

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Optional Accessories
Technical Notes
Image File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, time-lapse movies, voice recordings, and voice memos are
assigned file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file
number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a
three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”).
• Pictures and sound files are stored in folders named with a three-digit
folder number followed by a five-character identifier: “P_” plus a three-
digit sequence...

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Technical Notes
Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when using or storing the device.
jKeep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
jDo not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
jHandle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber.
These parts are easily damaged....

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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
jThe AF-Assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; c4, 29) used in the AF-assist
illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:
kThe Battery
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and charge the battery if necessary
(c12). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in
reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking
pictures on important occasions.
• Do not...

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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off
before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not
be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as
televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures...

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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in
the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
DisplayProblemSolutionc
S (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 97
wBattery running low. Prepare to charge or 
change battery.14
Warning!!
battery exhausted
wBattery exhausted. Charge or change bat-
tery.14
p (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus. Recompose picture. 24
J (blinks) Slow shutter speed. Pic-
tures may be blurred.Use flash, or...

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Error Messages
Technical Notes
Out of memory
M or OMemory card is full. • Choose smaller image 
size.
• Delete pictures.
• Insert new memory 
card.
• Remove memory card 
and use internal mem-
ory.77
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18
18
Image cannot be 
saved
M or OError occurred while 
recording picture.Format internal memory 
or memory card.105
Camera has run out of 
file numbers.• Insert new memory 
card.
• Format internal mem-
ory or memory card.18
105
Cannot create cropped, 
D-Lighting, or small copy.Select picture that...

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Error Messages
Technical Notes
File contains no 
image data
rFile not created with 
COOLPIX S9.View file on computer or 
other device.–
This file cannot be 
played back.
This image cannot be 
deleted
rPicture is protected. Remove protection. 91
New city is in the 
current time zone
uDestination in same time 
zone as home.No need to change time 
zones if destination is in 
same time zone as home.97
Initializing lens 
cannot focus
yCamera cannot focus. Wait until message has 
cleared from display and...

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Error Messages
Technical Notes
Transfer error
ETransfer error. • Check battery level.
• Check that USB cable is 
connected.20
64
System error
uError has occurred in 
camera’s internal cir-
cuitry.Turn camera off, remove 
and reinsert battery, and 
turn camera on. If error 
persists, contact retailer 
or Nikon representative.–
Printer error 
check printer status
uRunning out of ink or 
printer error.Check printer. Replace 
ink cartridge with new 
one.–
DisplayProblemSolutionc
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
ProblemCause/Solutionc
Camera turns off without warn-
ing• Battery is low.
• Camera has turned off automatically 
to save power.
• Battery is cold.20
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Monitor is blank • Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power. Mon-...