Nikon Coolpix S6000 Users Manual

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Basic Operations
Introduction
The Rotary Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, 
select menu options, and apply selections.
Press the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right or rotate it to select options, 
or press the k (apply selection) button.
Shooting
* Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.
Playback
* Previous or subsequent pictures can also be selected by rotating the 
rotary multi selector.
Menu Screen
* The highlight can also be moved by rotating the rotary multi selector.
CNote on the Rotary Multi SelectorIn this manual, H, I, J, and K are used in some cases to indicate up, down, left, and right rotary 
multi selector operations.
Flash mode
Display o (exposure 
compensation) (A34) 
guide Display n (self-timer) 
(A32) menuDisplay m (flash mode) 
(A30) menu
Display p (macro mode) (A33) menu Rotate to select an item*
Apply selection
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Select previous 
pictures*
Select subsequent 
pictures* Display histogram and 
shooting information
(except movies) (A70)
Scene auto selector
Exit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Apply selection
(go to next screen) Move the highlight 
left* or return to 
previous screenMove the highlight up*
Move the highlight down*Move the highlight 
right* or go to next 
screen (apply selection)
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Basic Operations
Introduction
The d Button
Switching Between Tabs
Press the d button to display the menu for the 
selected mode.
•Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus 
(A9).
•Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of 
the selected tab.
•Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Exit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Displayed when the menu 
contains two or more pages
Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Display the available
 menus in the current mode
Display the setup menu Display the movie menu
(in shooting mode)
AF area mode
Autofocus mode
Exit Shooting menuDisplayed when 
previous menu items 
are available
ExitFull-time AF Autofocus mode
Single AF
Choose a menu item and press the k 
button or the rotary multi selector K to 
display the set of optionsPress the k button or the 
rotary multi selector K to 
apply selection
Exit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color optionsExit Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Metering
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color optionsExit Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Vibration reduction
Press the rotary multi 
selector J to highlight 
the tabPress the rotary multi 
selector H or I to select a 
tab, and press either the k 
button or KThe selected menu is 
displayed
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Basic Operations
Introduction
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the 
menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
The Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and 
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel 
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this 
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button 
the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in 
camera shake and blurred pictures.
Attaching the Camera Strap
White balance
For accurate color reproduction,
choose a setting that matches the
light source.
Exit Back
Press the shutter-
release button halfway 
to set focus and 
exposure.Press the shutter-
release button the 
rest of the way down 
to take a picture.
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First Steps
First Steps
Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.
•Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low 
(A14).
1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
Slide the cover latch to Y side (
1) and open the cover 
(
2).
2Insert the battery.
Confirm that the battery’s positive (+) and negative (–) 
terminals are oriented correctly as shown on the label at 
the battery chamber opening, and insert the battery.
Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery 
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (
1) and fully 
insert the battery (
2).
When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will 
lock it in place.
BInserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards 
could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the 
battery is in the correct orientation.
3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot 
cover.
Close the cover (
1) and slide the cover latch (
2) to Z 
side.
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Inserting the Battery
First Steps
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off (A17) and be sure that the 
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before 
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ 
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery 
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (
1). The 
battery can then be removed by hand (
2).
•Note that the battery may become hot during use; 
observe due caution when removing the battery.
BNotes on the Battery
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery” 
(A143), before use.
•If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months 
and run it flat before returning it to storage.
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the 
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera 
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter 
into an electrical outlet.
1Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.
If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug 
on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is 
securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to 
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or 
region in which the camera was purchased.
For Customers in ArgentinaIf the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the 
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other 
countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.
2Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A12) and turn off the camera (A17).
3Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the 
camera.
BConnecting the CableWhen connecting the cable, be sure that the connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when 
connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an 
angle.
EH-68P (AR)
USB cable
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Charging the Battery
First Steps
4Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an 
electrical outlet.
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the 
battery is charging.
About four hours are required to charge a fully 
exhausted battery.
The following chart explains charge lamp 
status when the camera is plugged into the 
electrical outlet.
5Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and 
then disconnect the USB cable.
Charge lampDescription
Blinks slowly (green)Battery charging.
OffBattery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge 
lamp stops blinking green and turns off.
Flickers (green)•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 or Charging AC Adapter is not properly 
connected, or there is a problem with the battery. 
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC 
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the 
battery.
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Charging the Battery
First Steps
BNotes on Charging AC Adapter
•The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another 
make or model of device.
•Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, 
“The Battery” (A143), before use.
•The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other 
countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about 
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.
•The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the 
camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be 
turned on.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging 
AC Adapter EH-68P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in 
overheating or in damage to the camera.
CAC Power Source
•If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A145) is used, power is supplied to the camera 
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this 
camera.
•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F. 
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
DCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger
•Connecting the COOLPIX S6000 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery 
EN-EL12 (A108, 136).
•Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65 
(available separately; A145).
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Charging the Battery
First Steps
Turning On and Off the Camera
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The 
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the 
monitor will turn on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. 
When the camera is turned off, both the power-on 
lamp and monitor will turn off.
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in 
playback mode (A29).
CPower Saving Function (Auto Off)
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will 
enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another 
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
•If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting) in shooting or playback mode, 
the camera will enter standby mode.
•When the monitor has turned off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the 
following button to reactivate it.
- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button
•The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the 
Auto off option (A133) in the setup menu (A120).
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First Steps
Setting Display Language, Date, and Time
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.
1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and 
the monitor will turn on.
2Use the rotary multi selector to 
choose the desired language and 
press the k button.
For information on using the rotary multi 
selector, see “The Rotary Multi Selector” 
(A9).
3Choose Yes and press the k button.
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.
4Press the rotary multi selector J or K to select 
your home time zone (A126) and press the 
k button.
DDaylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector H 
in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the 
daylight saving time option. 
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at 
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, 
press I.
Yes
No Set time and date? Date
Cancel
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