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Voice Recordings
Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and
played back over the built-in speaker.
1Enter voice recording mode by
pressing 
p in shooting mode,
selecting 
O (press the multi selec-
tor 
H), and then pressing d.
The length of recording that can be made
will be displayed.
2Press the shutter-release button fully to
start recording.*
* Camera enters standby mode (c15) after about 30 seconds and indicator lamp
turns red. Press d to reactivate display.
3Press the shutter-release button fully a second time to end
recording. 
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes
full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card (256 MB or more).
Use the following during recording:
1 Recording indicator
2 File number
3 Length of recording
4 
Date and time of recording
5 Time remaining
6 Index number
7 Progress indicator
Pause/resume 
recordingdPress d once to pause recording; indicator lamp will 
blink. Press again to resume.
Create index
During recording, press the multi selector GHIJ to 
create index. Camera can skip to any index during play-
back. Start of recording is index number 1; other numbers 
are assigned in ascending order, to a maximum of 98.
End recordingShutter 
buttonPress the shutter-release button fully a second time to 
end recording.
Voice recording
Voice recording
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Voice recording
Index
01 00:00:05/00:18:30 001 10:3010.10.2006
1144
556677
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Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings
1Enter audio playback mode by
pressing p in playback mode,
selecting q (press the multi selec-
tor H), and then pressing d.
Voice recording files will be listed.
2Press GH to choose the desired file and
press d.
The selected file will be played back.
3Press GH to advance or rewind. 
To delete recording, press A. 
Press m to exit playback and return to recording mode.
* Press IJ to choose control, press d to select.
†Zoom control controls volume. Select t to lower volume, v to raise volume. 1 Control icons*
2 File number
3 Playback time
4 Index number
5 Progress indicator6 
Date and time of recording
7 Length of recording
8 Volume†
9 Index
RPause playback.
zResume playback.
UAdvance recording. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.
QRewind recording. Playback resumes when multi selector is released.
sReturn to start of current index.
rSkip to next index.
SEnd playback and return to voice recording list.
Audio playback
Select sound file
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Index
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4455
66
7788
99
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Voice Recordings
Copying Voice Recordings
To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, dis-
play the voice recording list shown in step 3 on the preceding page and press
m. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.
1Press p in the Select sound file
screen (c60).
MNO: Copy recordings from internal memory to
memory card
ONM: Copy recordings from memory card to inter-
nal memory
2Press the multi selector GH to choose
the option and press d.
3Press GH to choose the copy option.
To copy all voice recordings, choose [Copy all files]
and press d. A confirmation dialog will be displayed;
choose [Yes] and press d.
4Press GH to choose the desired file and
press d.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
5Press GH to choose [Yes] and press d.
Copying starts.
kVoice Recordings
The COOLPIX S9 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other devices.
Copy sound files
Exit
Camera to card
Copy all files
Exit Selected files
Select sound files
Exit Select
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
You can connect your camera to your television, computer, or printer to view
pictures you have taken.
Connecting to a TV (c63)
Connecting to a Computer (c64)
Connecting to a Printer (c68)
jBefore Connecting the Camera
Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly while con-
nected.
kPlayback, Transfer, or Print Pictures from the Internal Memory
To view pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory on a TV, transfer them to a com-
puter, or print with direct connection to a printer, remove the memory card from the camera.
lPrinting Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and
printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available
for printing pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using
your camera’s [Print set] menu (c74).
View pictures on a TV by connecting
your camera via the supplied audio/
video (A/V) cable.
Use the supplied PictureProject soft-
ware to copy pictures to a com-
puter, and then organize, browse,
edit, and save those pictures. You
can also print pictures from a printer
connected to the computer. Con-
nect the camera to the computer
using the supplied USB cable.
Connect your camera directly to a
PictBridge-compatible printer. Use
the supplied USB cable to connect
the camera to a printer for direct
printing.
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the A/V cable to play back pictures
on the television.
1Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV
video standard (c106) and then turn off
the camera.
2Connect the A/V cable.
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the
audio-in jack.
3Tune the television to the video channel.
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4Press o for one second to turn on
the camera.
The camera monitor will remain off and the image
normally shown in the monitor will be displayed on
the television.
jConnecting an A/V Cable
• When connecting the A/V cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly.
Do not use force when connecting the A/V cable to the camera. When disconnecting the
A/V cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s A/V connector and the A/V cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
Video mode
ExitNTSC
PA L
White Yellow
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a Computer
Use the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to
copy (transfer) pictures to a computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing PictureProject
Before transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must be
installed. For more information on installing and using PictureProject, see the
Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).
Confirming USB Option
The following two methods can be used to transfer pictures from the camera
to a computer:
•Press E (d) on the camera.
• Click [Transfer] in PictureProject.
The method used will depend on your computer’s operating system and the
USB option (c65) selected in the camera’s setup menu (c106).
1The camera’s E (d) button cannot be used to transfer pictures in the following
cases. Use the PictureProject Transfer button.
• When transferring pictures from the camera’s internal memory and [Mass storage]
is selected in the USB menu.
• When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by
sliding the switch to the “write” position before transferring pictures.
2This camera supports the USB mass storage device class (default setting [Mass stor-
age]) and Picture Transfer Protocol ([PTP]) USB transfer protocols.
3If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, be sure to set the USB
option to [Mass storage]. If [PTP] is selected, the Found New Hardware Wizard will be
displayed when the camera is connected to the computer. Select [Cancel], close the
window, and disconnect the camera from the computer.
Operating system
Camera E (d)
button1PictureProject Transfer
button
USB mode2
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP ProfessionalChoose [Mass storage] or [PTP].
Windows 2000 Professional3Choose [Mass storage].
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Choose [PTP].Choose [Mass storage] or 
[PTP].
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Setting the USB Option
Set the USB option (c106) in the setup menu on the camera before con-
necting the camera to the computer or printer.
1Press m.
2Press the multi selector GH to choose
[Set up] and press d.
3Press GH to choose [Interface] and
press d.
4Press GH to choose [USB] and press d.
5Press GH to choose [PTP] or [Mass stor-
age] and press d.
The setting is enabled.
Shooting menu
Exit Set up
Image mode
White balance
Exp. +/-
Continuous
O
Exit Set up
Format memory
Language
Interface
Reset all
Firmware version
Interface
Exit USB
Video mode
Auto transfer
USB
ExitPTP
Mass storage
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Transferring Pictures to a Computer
1Start a computer to which PictureProject has been installed.
2Turn the camera off and connect the USB cable as shown below. 
3Turn on the camera.
At default PictureProject settings, PictureProject Trans-
fer is launched immediately with recognition of cam-
era connection.
4Transfer pictures.
Transfer using PictureProject
Click the PictureProject Transfer button.
All pictures and movies marked for transfer are copied to the computer. Once
transfer is complete, pictures are displayed in PictureProject.
Transfer using the camera’s E (d) button
While PictureProject Transfer is launched, press E (d) to copy pictures marked
for transfer (c67) to the computer. The following messages are displayed in the
camera monitor during transfer.
Preparing to transferTransferring images to
computerTransfer completed
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
5Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.
If the USB option is set to [PTP]
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
If the USB option is set to [Mass storage]
Remove the camera from the system as described below before turning the
camera off and disconnecting the USB cable.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Windows 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon ( ) in the taskbar and select [Stop
USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled camera volume (“NO NAME”) to the Trash.
jConnecting the USB Cable
• When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not
use force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
• Do not pinch the connector cover between the camera’s USB connector and the USB cable
connector when connecting the cable to the camera.
lMarking Pictures for Transfer
Pictures marked for transfer are recognized by the E icon dis-
played during playback. As the default setting, all pictures are
automatically marked for transfer. Two options control transfer
marking:
• [Interface] > [Auto transfer] in the setup menu: Choose [On]
to mark all new pictures for transfer (c106).
• [Transfer marking] in the playback menu: Change marking
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers
Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (c117) printers can connect the camera
directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Take pictures
Select pictures for printing 
using [Print set] option 
(c74)
Connect to printer (c69)
Print pictures one at 
a time (c70)Print multiple pictures (c72)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
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