Nikon Camera Coolpix S6900 Reference Manual
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131 Using Menus Photo VR Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting still images. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. BNotes About Photo VR •After turning on the camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wait for the shooting mode screen to be displayed completely before taking pictures. • Images in the camera monitor may be displayed blurry immediately after shooting. • The effects of camera shake may not be completely eliminated in some situations. Tap F M z menu icon M Photo VR OptionDescription g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. p Off Compensation is not performed.
132 Using Menus Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. BNotes About Motion Detection •Motion detection may be unable to eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake in some situations. • Motion detection may be disabled if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark. • The images captured using motion detection may contain noise. Tap F M z menu icon M Motion detection OptionDescription U Auto (default setting) Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r changes to green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. • Set ISO sensitivity (A 99) to Auto in A (auto) mode. p Off Motion detection is disabled.
133 Using Menus AF Assist Digital Zoom BNotes About Digital Zoom •Digital zoom cannot be used in the following shooting modes: -Portrait , Night portrait , Night landscape , Backlighting (when HDR is set), Easy panorama , or Pet portrait scene mode - Smart portrait mode -Glamour mode • Digital zoom cannot be used in other shooting modes when using certain settings ( A 57). Tap F M z menu icon M AF assist OptionDescription a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, the AF-assist illuminator may not light. p Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light. Tap F M z menu icon M Digital zoom OptionDescription o On (default setting) Digital zoom is enabled. p Off Digital zoom is disabled.
134 Using Menus Sound Settings Auto Off Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A 16). You can select 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, or 30 min. CSetting the Auto Off Function The time that passes before the camera ente rs standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is displayed: 3 mi nutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min ) • When shooting using Pet portrait auto release : 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min) • When shooting using Smile timer: 5 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min ) • When the AC Adapter EH-62G is connected: 30 minutes • When a USB cable or HDMI cable is connected: 30 minutes Tap F M z menu icon M Sound settings OptionDescription Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The welcome screen sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released. • The shutter sound is not produced when using continuous shooting mode, when recording movies, or when using Pet portrait scene mode. Tap F M z menu icon M Auto off
135 Using Menus Format Card/Format Memory Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Tap Format card in the setup menu. Formatting the Internal Memory •Remove the memory card from the camera. • Tap Format memory in the setup menu. To start formatting, tap Yes on the screen that is displayed, and tap OK on the confirmation dialog. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected. Tap F M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory
136 Using Menus Language Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. HDMI Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select a resolution for HDMI output. When Auto (default setting) is selected, the option best suited to the TV to which the camera is connected is automatically selected from 480p, 720p , or 1080i . CHDMI HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. Tap F M z menu icon M Language Tap F M z menu icon M HDMI
137 Using Menus Charge by Computer BNotes About Charging with a Computer •When connected to a computer, the camera turns on and starts charging. If the camera is turned off, charging stops. • About 2 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging. • The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes after the battery has finished charging. BWhen the Power-on Lamp Quickly Flashes Orange Charging cannot be performed, possibly due to one of the reasons described below. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). • The USB cable is not connected correctly, or the battery is faulty. Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly or replace the battery if necessary. • The computer is in sleep mode and is not supplying power. Wake up the computer. • The battery cannot be charged because the computer cannot supply power to the camera due to the computer’s settings or its specifications. Tap F M z menu icon M Charge by computer OptionDescription a Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running ( A145), the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. p Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
138 Using Menus Blink Warning Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A50) when shooting in the following modes: • d (scene auto selector) mode ( A24) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A25) • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A101) is selected for AF area mode option) The Blink Warning Screen Faces detected by the blink warning are displayed inside a border. The operations described below are available. • To enlarge the face: Move the zoom control toward g(i ). If more than one face is detected, tap M or N to select the desired face. • To switch to full-frame playback: Move the zoom control toward f(h ). • To delete the displayed image: Tap E. If you tap I, or if no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera returns to shooting mode. BNotes About Blink Warning • This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions ( A 55). • The blink warning may not function properly in some shooting conditions. Tap F M z menu icon M Blink warning OptionDescription o On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor. Check the image and determine whether or not another image should be captured. p Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled. Did someone blink?
139 Using Menus Eye-Fi Upload Set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. •This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected. BNotes About Eye-Fi Cards •Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera in areas where the use of radio waves is prohibited. Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected. • Refer to the instruction manual of your Ey e-Fi card for more information. In the event of malfunction, or if you have any inquiries, contact the card manufacturer. • The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions. • The camera is not compatible with the Endl ess Memory function. When it is set on a computer, disable the function. If the Endless Memory function is enabled, the number of images captured may not be displayed correctly. • Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices. • Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time. CEye-Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor ( A6). • w : Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable. • x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload. • x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data. • y : Eye-Fi upload enabled; no images available for upload. • z : An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card. Tap F M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload OptionDescription b Enable (default setting) Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable Images are not uploaded.
140 Using Menus Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language , are not reset. • This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected. CResetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory ( A20) before selecting Reset all. Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. •This setting cannot be selected while Wi-Fi is connected. Tap F M z menu icon M Reset all Tap F M z menu icon M Firmware version