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Page 2 - AVC Patent Portfolio License

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Page 4 - ii; For Your Safety; WARNINGS; Do not disassemble

ii For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of mal...

Page 5 - iii; Charge by; Do not immerse in or expose to water.

iii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC ...

Page 6 - iv; Use appropriate cables

iv For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched ...

Page 7 - Notices; CAUTIONS; Modifications

v Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration f...

Page 8 - Wash hands after handling.; Notice for customers in Canada

vi Notices Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York...

Page 9 - vii; Table of Contents; Raising and Lowering the Flash (

vii Table of Contents For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .....................................................................................................................

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viii Table of Contents Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue .............................40 Operating the Creative Slider....................................................................................................................... 41Adjusting Exposure Compensati...

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ix Table of Contents Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) ..................................................................................... 113 Viewing Images in List by Date Mode ................................................................................................. 113Operations in ...

Page 13 - Introduction; About This Manual; Symbols and Conventions; Internal Memory and Memory Cards

1 In troducti on Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S9050 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will ...

Page 14 - Information and Precautions; Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories; Before Taking Important Pictures

2 In troducti on Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in ...

Page 15 - Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction; Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced; Disposing of Data Storage Devices; Select an image; Welcome screen

3 Information and Precautions In troducti on Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law fro...

Page 16 - Parts of the Camera; The Camera Body; Lens cover closed; Lens cover

4 In troducti on Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 2 1 3 11 10 6 7 4 5 8 9 Lens cover closed Flash raised 1 Zoom control ..................................................27 f : wide .....................................................27 g : tele......................................................

Page 18 - The Monitor; Shooting

6 Parts of the Camera In troducti on The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds ( A 172). Shootin...

Page 19 - * The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

7 Parts of the Camera In troducti on * The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode. 1 Shooting mode*.................... 24, 58, 61, 80 2 Macro mode ....................................................39 3 Zoom indicator ...................................... 27, 39 4 Focus indicator..............

Page 20 - Playback; Album icon in favorite pictures mode

8 Parts of the Camera In troducti on Playback 1 The icon for the selected album or the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode is displayed. 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting. 1 m 0 0 s 1 m 0 0 s 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 1 m 0 0 s 1 m 0...

Page 21 - Basic Operations; Slide the; The Shutter-release Button; Press halfway to set focus

9 In troducti on Basic Operations Raising and Lowering the Flash ( K Flash Pop-up Control) Slide the K (flash pop-up) control ( 1 ) to make the flash pop up ( 2 ). • See “Using the Flash” ( A 32) for more information on setting the flash. • If the flash will not be used, gently lower the flash until...

Page 22 - Mode Dial

10 Basic Operations In troducti on Mode Dial The c (Playback) Button The b ( e Movie-record) Button Rotate the mode dial to the desired icon to switch to the corresponding shooting mode ( A 45). • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • When the camera is in shooting mode, pres...

Page 23 - The Rotary Multi Selector; Rotate the rotary multi selector, press its upper (; Menu Screen

11 Basic Operations In troducti on The Rotary Multi Selector Rotate the rotary multi selector, press its upper ( H ), lower ( I ), left ( J ), or right side ( K ), or press the k button. Shooting * Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down. Playback * Previous or su...

Page 24 - Using Camera Menus; Press the; To change tabs, press

12 Basic Operations In troducti on Using Camera Menus Press the d button ( A 5) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the rotary multi selector ( A 11) to navigate the menus. 1 Press the d button. 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose an item, and then press K or the k button. ...

Page 25 - Switching Between the Tabs on Menu Screens

13 Basic Operations In troducti on Switching Between the Tabs on Menu Screens Attaching the Camera Strap S e t u p W e l c o m e s c r e e n T i m e z o n e a n d d a t eM o n i t o r s e t t i n g sP r i n t d a t e M o t i o n d e t e c t i o nA F a s s i s t V i b r a t i o n r e d u c t i o n A ...

Page 26 - First Steps; ) and fully insert the; Inserting the Battery; Battery chamber

14 First Ste p s 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 ( A 16). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Use the battery t...

Page 27 - Removing the Battery; Turn the camera off (

15 Inserting the Battery First Ste p s Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 19) 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 o...

Page 28 - Charging the Battery; * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

16 First Ste p s Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare...

Page 29 - Charge lamp

17 Charging the Battery First Ste p s 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About 3 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status...

Page 30 - Notes on Charging AC Adapter; Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

18 Charging the Battery First Ste p s B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 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 Batt...

Page 31 - Turning On and Off the Camera; If the camera is turned off, hold down the; Auto off

19 Charging the Battery First Ste p s Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. Whe...

Page 32 - Yes; To cancel the setting the time zone and date, select; Rotary multi; Daylight Saving Time

20 First Ste p s Setting Display Language, Date, and Time When the first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then...

Page 33 - Choose an item: Press; hour; or; Print Date and Changing the Date and Time; Print date; Time zone and date

21 Setting Display Language, Date, and Time First Ste p s 5 Press H or I to choose the date format and press the k button. 6 Press H , J , I , or K to set the date and time, and press the k button. Choose an item: Press K or J (changes between D , M , Y , hour , and minute ). Edit the highlighted it...

Page 34 - Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.; Insert the memory card.; Inserting Memory Cards; Removing Memory Cards; Memory card slot

22 First Ste p s Inserting Memory Cards Data is saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 74 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (commercially available; A 196). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically saved on the memory card and data saved to ...

Page 35 - Formatting Memory Cards; Note on the Write Protect Switch; Write protect switch

23 Inserting Memory Cards First Ste p s B Formatting Memory Cards If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use ( A 182). Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copie...

Page 36 - Basic Photography and Playback:; Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select; This section describes taking pictures in; Press the power switch to turn on the camera.; The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

24 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. ...

Page 37 - Indicators Displayed in; Shooting mode; Flash; Image mode; Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection; Vibration reduction

25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds ( A 172). • When the monitor has turned off in stan...

Page 38 - Step 2 Frame a Picture; Use both hands and ready the camera.; When using the flash (

26 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Use both hands and ready the camera. Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When using the flash ( A 32) while taking pictures i...

Page 39 - Using the Zoom; to zoom in, increasing the; Digital Zoom; triggers digital zoom.; Digital zoom

27 Step 2 Frame a Picture Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in th...

Page 40 - Step 3 Focus and Shoot; When a face is detected:

28 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway ( A 9), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutt...

Page 41 - Note on Saving Images; Autofocus

29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de B Note on Saving Images While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or removing the memory ...

Page 42 - Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images; Rotary multi selector

30 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Playing Back Images (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last image captured will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H , I , J , or K to view...

Page 43 - Deleting Unwanted Images; Current image; Notes on Deletion; Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode

31 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Deleting Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting, press the d button. 2 Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose the de...

Page 44 - Using the Flash; When; ISO sensitivity; is set to; Auto; advanced red-eye reduction

32 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Using the Flash When the flash is needed, such as when the subject is dimly lit or when there is backlighting, pop the flash up. The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto , the flash has a ...

Page 45 - Setting the Flash Mode; Photo info; Lowering the Flash

33 Using the Flash Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Setting the Flash Mode 1 Slide the K (flash pop-up) control. The flash pops up. When the flash is lowered, the flash mode will be fixed at W (off). 2 Press the rotary multi selector m (flash mode). The flash mode menu is displaye...

Page 46 - Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (; Vibration; Note on the Flash; HDR

34 Using the Flash Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de B Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled ( W ) or Lighting Is Dim • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting. Set Vibration reduction ( A 175) to Off in setup menu ( A 167) when using a tripod ...

Page 47 - Taking Pictures with the Self-timer; tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.; Press the rotary multi selector; Pet portrait

35 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. The timer can be set to ten or two seconds. When using the self-timer,...

Page 48 - OFF

36 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks wh...

Page 49 - Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer; This feature can be used when shooting mode (; Portrait; If a setting is not applied by pressing the; The shutter is automatically released.

37 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. This feature can be used when shooting mode ( A 45) is set to A (auto) mode or the S...

Page 50 - Notes on the Smile Timer

38 Taking Pictures with the Smile Timer Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de B Notes on the Smile Timer • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection” ( A 57) for more inform...

Page 51 - Macro Mode; ON; and press the; Autofocus mode; The Macro Mode Setting

39 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). 1 Press the rotary multi selector p (macro mode)...

Page 52 - vary by the shooting mode.; When Using; See “Operating the Creative Slider” (; When Using Scene Mode (; See “Adjusting Exposure Compensation” (; Use to brighten or darken the overall image.

40 Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue can be adjusted for taking pictures by pressing the rotary multi selector K ( o ). Items that can be set vary by the shooting...

Page 53 - Operating the Creative Slider; Slider

41 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Operating the Creative Slider When using A (auto) mode and C (continuous) mode, use the creative slider to adjust brightness (exposure compensation), vividness, and hue for taking ...

Page 54 - When adjustment is complete, press; Creative Slider Settings

42 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de 4 When adjustment is complete, press J or K to choose y and press the k button. If the k button (except when P is selected) or the shutter-release button is pressed in step 3, the ...

Page 55 - Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation); Adjust the overall brightness of the image.; Adjusting Vividness (Saturation Adjustment); Adjust the overall vividness of the image.; Histogram; Note on White Balance Adjustment; White balance

43 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Adjust the overall brightness of the image. • To make the subject brighter, move the slider toward “+”. • To make the subject darker, m...

Page 56 - Adjusting Exposure Compensation; When an exposure compensation value other than

44 Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation), Vividness, and Hue Basic Ph otography an d Playba ck : A (Auto) M o de Adjusting Exposure Compensation When using scene mode or special effects mode, brightness (exposure compensation) can be adjusted for taking pictures. 1 Press the rotary multi sele...

Page 57 - More on Shooting; Continuous shooting

45 More on Sh ooting More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select one of the following shooting modes. Auto mode A (Auto) mode ( A 24) Pictures can be taken with an automatic, point-and-shoot mode recommended for first-time users...

Page 58 - Changing; Displaying the Shooting Menu; Choose how the camera meters exposure.; Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

46 More on Sh ooting Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode ( A 24). Displaying the Shooting Menu Rotate the mode dial to A (auto) mode ( A 45). Press the d button to display the shooting menu. • Use the rotary multi selector t...

Page 59 - Image Mode

47 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and th...

Page 60 - Number of Exposures Remaining

48 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved differs depending on the ...

Page 61 - The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (; White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.; Notes on White Balance; White Balance Settings

49 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects a...

Page 62 - Preset Manual; and; Incandescent; (for example, to make images shot under a; Preset; Cancel; Note on Preset Manual; Preset manual

50 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, ...

Page 63 - Metering; Note on Metering; Metering; Metering Area; Metering; Active metering area

51 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Metering G Matrix (default setting) Uses a wide area ...

Page 64 - ISO Sensitivity; icon is not displayed at ISO 160, but is displayed; Fixed range auto; Notes on ISO Sensitivity; Motion detection; ISO Sensitivity Settings

52 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be tak...

Page 65 - AF Area Mode; AF area mode; setting switches to; to move the focus area to where the subject is,

53 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting AF Area Mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that f...

Page 66 - Center; Notes on AF Area Mode; AF area; AF Area Mode Settings

54 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting y Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.The focus area is always displayed at the center of the screen. s Subject tracking By registering a subject, the focus area will automatically move to track and ...

Page 67 - Focus Lock

55 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting D Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode . 1 Position the subject in the cente...

Page 68 - Face Detection; When AF area mode is set to; Face priority; in; When smile timer is selected (; The face closest to the camera; Up to 3

56 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Face Detection When the camera is pointed at the face of a person, the camera detects the face and focuses on it. The face detection function is activated in the following situations. • When AF area mode is set to Face priority in ...

Page 69 - Press the shutter-release button halfway.; Notes on Face Detection

57 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the ...

Page 70 - Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)

58 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. By registering a subject, the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject. 1 Press the d button in A (auto) mo...

Page 71 - Notes on Subject Tracking

59 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting 4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unable to fo...

Page 72 - Autofocus Mode; Choose how the camera focuses.; Note on Autofocus Mode; Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording

60 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Sh ooting Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses. A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses cont...

Page 73 - Night Landscape

61 More on Sh ooting Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. x (Scene auto selector) ( A 62) By simply framing a picture, the camera automa...

Page 74 - Rotate the mode dial to; The camera enters scene auto selector.; The flash is lowered.; Frame the subject and take a picture.; The shooting mode icon changes.

62 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes for simpler shooting. 1 Rotate the mode dial to x . The camera enters sce...

Page 75 - Notes on Scene Auto Selector; setting for the scene mode it has selected.; Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector

63 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting B Notes on Scene Auto Selector • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode ( A 24) or select the desired scene manually ...

Page 76 - The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting (; Night landscape

64 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and Characteristics) The mode dial can be used to select scenes when shooting ( A 61). See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” ( A 62) for more informatio...

Page 77 - Night portrait

65 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting 1 The flash fires using red-eye reduction. 2 Other settings can be selected. S Night portrait Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while mainta...

Page 78 - Backlighting

66 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting 1 Flash is fixed at X (fill flash) when HDR is set to Off , and is fixed at W (off) when HDR is set to On . 2 The self-timer can be used. 3 Other settings can be selected. R Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, thr...

Page 79 - Notes about Skin Softening

67 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. y M b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See “Face Detection” ( A 56) for more information. • If more than one face is ...

Page 80 - Sports

68 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. 1 The flash mode setting may automatically switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected. 2 Other settings can be selected. d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that ...

Page 81 - Beach

69 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. * Other settings can be selected. y M Z Beach Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water. • The camer...

Page 83 - Food

71 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. y M u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode ( A 39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the c...

Page 84 - Museum; Fireworks show

72 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. y M l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on the subject at ...

Page 85 - Black and white copy

73 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting * Other settings can be selected. 1 Can be changed when using Panorama assist . 2 Self-timer can be used when using Panorama assist . 3 Other settings can be selected. y M n Black and white copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on ...

Page 87 - Shooting with Easy Panorama; Panorama; The zoom position is fixed at the widest position.

75 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting Shooting with Easy Panorama 1 Rotate the mode dial to y , press the d button and choose p Panorama ( A 61). 2 Choose V Easy panorama and press the k button. 3 Choose W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k but...

Page 88 - is displayed to indicate the direction the camera; Example of camera movement; Notes on Easy Panorama Shooting

76 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting 5 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and then remove your finger from the shutter-release button. I is displayed to indicate the direction the camera movement. 6 Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, ...

Page 89 - Playing Images Captured with Easy Panorama; Note on Easy Panorama Scroll Playback

77 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting Playing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Switch to playback mode ( A 30, 89), display an image captured using easy panorama in full-frame playback mode, and then press the k button to display the short edge of the image using the entire m...

Page 90 - Shooting with Panorama Assist; Choose; Panorama assist; and press

78 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting Shooting with Panorama Assist The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction ( A 175) to Off in setup menu ( A 167) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Rot...

Page 91 - Take the next picture.; The camera returns to step 2.; Notes on Panorama Assist; Indicator

79 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Sh ooting 5 Take the next picture. Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button. Repeat this process until the necessary number of images has been taken to complete the scene. 6 Pr...

Page 92 - Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode); Continuous H

80 More on Sh ooting Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) Use this mode to capture the details of a moving subject by shooting a continuous series of images. • The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. 1 Rotate the mode dial to...

Page 93 - Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode

81 Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) More on Sh ooting B Notes on Continuous Shooting Mode • It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The amount of time it takes to finish saving the captured images depends on the number of images, image mode, the write speed of the memory ca...

Page 94 - Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings; Continuous; Continuous H: 120 fps; Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

82 Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) More on Sh ooting Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings After displaying the V (continuous) mode shooting screen ( A 80), press the d button ( A 5) to set the following options in the continuous menu. • Items other than Continuous share the same sett...

Page 95 - Option; BSS; is best suited to shooting subjects that are not

83 Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) More on Sh ooting Option Description q Pre-shooting cache Pre-shooting cache makes it easy to capture perfect moments, by saving images from before the shutter-release button was pressed all the way. Pre-shooting cache shooting begins when the shutter-rel...

Page 96 - Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject.

84 Burst Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) More on Sh ooting ISO sensitivity A 52 Set the ISO sensitivity to suit the brightness of the subject. AF area mode A 53 Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Autofocus mode A 60 Choose how the camera focuses. C ...

Page 97 - Applying Effects When Shooting (Special Effects Mode); Special effects; , and then press the; Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

85 More on Sh ooting Applying Effects When Shooting (Special Effects Mode) One of the following effects can be applied to images during shooting. 1 Rotate the mode dial to u (special effects). The camera enters special effects mode. 2 Press the d button to display the special effects menu, use the r...

Page 98 - Press; Selective color; Functions Available in Special Effects Mode

86 Applying Effects When Shooting (Special Effects Mode) More on Sh ooting 3 Press H or I to choose an effect and press the k button. Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen. 4 Frame the subject and shoot. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of th...

Page 99 - Some settings in the

87 More on Sh ooting Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some settings in the A (auto) mode ( A 24) shooting menu ( A 46), the continuous shooting mode ( A 80) shooting menu ( A 82), and the continuous menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Setting Descriptio...

Page 101 - More on Playback; Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

89 Mor e on Playb ac k More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and display images that have been captured ( A 30). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Function Control Description A ...

Page 102 - Display the menu for the selected mode.; Rotate image

90 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Delete images l Select a deletion method and delete images.When using favorite pictures mode ( A 101), auto sort mode ( A 109), or list by date mode ( A 113), images in the same album, category, or shooting date can be deleted. 31, 93 Dis...

Page 103 - Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information; Notes on Histogram and Shooting Information

91 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Press the k button in full-frame playback mode to display the highlight, histogram, and the shooting information. Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback mode. 1 Areas of...

Page 104 - Continuous shooting mode (; Sequence display; Sequence Display Options; Sequence display options; Changing Key Picture in Sequence; Choose key picture

92 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Each series of images captured using the following settings is saved in a sequence. In full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode ( A 94), the first image of a seq...

Page 105 - Deleting Images in a Sequence; Note on Sequence

93 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Deleting Images in a Sequence If Sequence display options ( A 129) in the playback menu is set to Key picture only , press the l button to select a deletion method and delete the following images. • If only the key picture is displayed to...

Page 106 - Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback; Rotate the zoom control to; Function

94 Mor e on Playb ac k Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 89) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Function Control Description A C...

Page 107 - Thumbnail Playback Mode Display; Print order

95 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Mor e on Playb ac k Switch to full-frame playback mode k Press the k button. 89 Switch to shooting mode c Press the c button or shutter-release button. The b ( e movie-record) button can also be used to switch to shooting mode. 30 b Function Control Des...

Page 108 - Calendar Display; With playback display of 72 thumbnails (; Notes on Calendar Display; List by Date Mode

96 Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback Mor e on Playb ac k Calendar Display With playback display of 72 thumbnails ( A 94), rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch to calendar display (except for list by date mode). Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were...

Page 109 - Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom; Rotating the zoom control to

97 Mor e on Playb ac k Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 89) enlarges display of the center portion of the current image. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following ope...

Page 110 - Images Captured with Face Detection or Pet Detection; 4) by rotating the zoom

98 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Mor e on Playb ac k Images Captured with Face Detection or Pet Detection When zooming in (playback zoom) on an image captured using the face detection ( A 56) or pet detection function ( A 74) by rotating the zoom control to g ( i ), the image will be enlarged ...

Page 111 - Playing Back Images by Category; The following playback modes can be selected.; Play

99 Mor e on Playb ac k Playing Back Images by Category The following playback modes can be selected. 1 Press the d button in playback mode. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J . Tab selection is activated. 3 Press H or I to choose the N tab. 4 Press K or the k button....

Page 112 - The camera enters the selected playback mode.

100 Playing Back Images by Category Mor e on Playb ac k 5 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a playback mode. To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the d button. 6 Press the k button. The camera enters the selected playback mode. P l a y b a c k m o d e ...

Page 113 - Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode); Adding Images to an Album; Favorite pictures

101 Mor e on Playb ac k Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Captured images can be added to an album and sorted. After images are added, they can be easily played back using “ h favorite pictures mode.” • By adding images to an album, images can be easily found. • Images can be sorted b...

Page 114 - Notes on Favorite Pictures; More Information

102 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k 4 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the album to which the images will be added and press the k button. The selected images are added and the camera switches to the playback menu. To add the same image to multiple albums,...

Page 115 - Viewing Images in an Album; A list of albums is displayed.

103 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k Viewing Images in an Album When using “ h favorite pictures mode”, images added to an album can be displayed by selecting the album. • In full-frame playback mode, images in the same album can be played back ( A 89) and edited ...

Page 116 - Removing Images From an Album; Remove images from an album without deleting the images.; Remove from favorites; Note on Deletion

104 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k Removing Images From an Album Remove images from an album without deleting the images. 1 Select the album from which images will be removed, play back images in that album ( A 103), and then press the d button. The playback men...

Page 117 - Using Favorite Pictures Mode

105 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available from the list of albums screen ( A 103 step 3). Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in favorite pi...

Page 118 - Changing the Album Icons

106 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k Changing the Album Icons The design of the album icons can be changed. By changing the icons, it will be easier to identify what kind of images are added to each album. 1 Press the d button during playback, choose the N (playba...

Page 119 - Notes on Album Icons

107 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k B Notes on Album Icons Set the album icons separately for the internal memory and for the memory card. • To change the album icons for the internal memory, first remove the memory card from the camera. • The default setting for...

Page 120 - Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures; Adding Pictures to Albums

108 Sorting Favorite Images (Favorite Pictures Mode) Mor e on Playb ac k C Adding/Playing Favorite Pictures When images are added to an album, they are not moved from the folder to which they were saved ( A 197) or copied to the album. Only the file names of the images are added to the album. When u...

Page 121 - Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode; auto sort mode” is selected, images and movies can be; Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode

109 Mor e on Playb ac k Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Images and movies are automatically sorted to one of the following categories with shooting. When “ F auto sort mode” is selected, images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. • In full-frame playback mo...

Page 123 - Auto Sort Mode Categories

111 Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Auto Sort Mode Categories * Images captured in scene auto selector ( A 62) are also sorted to the appropriate categories. Category Description Z Smile Images captured using smile timer ( A 37). Y Portraits Images captured in A (auto) mode ( A ...

Page 124 - Operations in Auto Sort Mode; Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press; when the confirmation dialog is

112 Finding Images in Auto Sort Mode Mor e on Playb ac k Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen ( A 110 step 3). Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to operate the followin...

Page 125 - In “; Viewing Images in List by Date Mode; Others

113 Mor e on Playb ac k Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) In “ C list by date mode”, only images captured on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, shooting information can be displayed, image display can be enlarged, images can be edi...

Page 126 - Operations in List by Date Mode

114 Viewing Images by Date (List by Date) Mor e on Playb ac k Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen ( A 113 step 3). List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to apply one of the following menu operations to images captured ...

Page 127 - Playback Options: Playback Menu; The following options are available in the playback menu.

115 Mor e on Playb ac k Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch A 132 Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I D-Lighting A 133 Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. e...

Page 128 - Displaying the Playback Menu

116 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k Displaying the Playback Menu Press the c button to enter playback mode ( A 89). Press the d button to display the playback menu. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 11). • Press the d button to exit the playback men...

Page 129 - Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order); The playback menu is displayed.; Print

117 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible d...

Page 130 - Date

118 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k 4 Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press J or K to select images, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. Image selected for printing can be ide...

Page 131 - Notes on Print Order

119 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k B Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, or shooting date have been mar...

Page 132 - Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information

120 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting data are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible ( A 213) printer that supports printi...

Page 133 - Slide Show; Use the rotary multi selector to choose; Start; Slide show; Key picture only; Loop

121 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k b Slide Show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between images, choose Fram...

Page 134 - Protect selected images from accidental deletion.; Protect

122 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k d Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See “Selecting Images” ( A 123) for more information. Note that formattin...

Page 135 - Selecting Images; Select images; Remove from favorites (; Follow the procedures described below to choose the images.

123 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k Selecting Images When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print order > Select images ( A 117) • Protect ( A 122) • Rotate image ( A 124) • Copy > Selected image...

Page 136 - Rotate Image; Rotating Images in a Sequence

124 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up...

Page 137 - Voice Memo; Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images.; Recording Voice Memos; Voice memo

125 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k E Voice Memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for images. Recording Voice Memos 1 Choose an image in full-frame playback mode ( A 89) or thumbnail playback mode ( A 94) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 ...

Page 138 - Playing Voice Memos; Notes on Voice Memos

126 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k Playing Voice Memos Images for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full- frame playback mode. 1 Choose an image in full-frame playback mode ( A 89) or thumbnail playback mode ( A 94) and press the d button. The playback m...

Page 139 - Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card); Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.; Select a copy option and press the; Selected images; Copy; Notes on Copying Images

127 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. q : Copy images f...

Page 140 - Memory contains no images. Message; Memory contains no images.

128 Playback Options: Playback Menu Mor e on Playb ac k C Memory contains no images. Message If there are no images saved on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Press the d button to display the copy option scr...

Page 142 - Editing Images; Editing Functions; Editing function

130 Ed it in g Im ag es Editing Images Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S9050 to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files ( A 197). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch ( A 132) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast ...

Page 143 - Restrictions on Image Editing

131 Editing Functions Ed it in g Im ag es C Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. • Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them. • When combi...

Page 144 - Image Editing; Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation; Quick retouch; To exit without saving the copy, press the

132 Ed it in g Im ag es Image Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired i...

Page 145 - D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast; Lighting; OK; To exit without saving the copy, choose

133 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback m...

Page 146 - Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones; Skin softening; Note on Skin Softening

134 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. 1 Choose the desired image in full-frame playback mode ( A 8...

Page 147 - Filter effects; Cross screen

135 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es p Filter Effects (Digital Filter) Filter effects (digital filter) can be used to apply a variety of effects to images. The following effects are available. Copies created with the filter effects function are saved as separate files. 1 Choose an image in full-fra...

Page 148 - Soft; Confirm the effect, choose; Save; the

136 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es 4 Adjust the effect. Soft : Press H or I to choose the range of the effect and press the k button. Selective color : The slider is displayed. Rotate the rotary multi selector or press H or I to select the color to be retained, and press the k button. 5 Confirm t...

Page 149 - Frame; The screen for selecting the desired frame is displayed.; A new image with the effect applied is created.; Note on Frame

137 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es S Frame (Adding Frames to Images) A frame can be added to the outside of an image. There are four frames for horizontal images, three frames for vertical images, and four frames that can be used for both horizontal and vertical images. Copies created with this f...

Page 150 - Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size; Small picture

138 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. The l 640×480 , m 320×240 , and n 160×120 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as s...

Page 151 - Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy; is; 24) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in; Refine copy composition.; Image Size

139 Image Editing Ed it in g Im ag es a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 97) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ...

Page 152 - Movie Recording and Playback; Recording Movies; Movies with sound can be recorded.; Monitor settings; 72) in the setup menu is set to; info; Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (; or a movie options; Movie option; Note on Saving Movies

140 M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. • Each movie is limited to a file size of 4 GB and a movie length of 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording ( A 149). • The ang...

Page 153 - Notes on Recording Movies; Single AF; Camera Temperature

141 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback B Notes on Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies ( A 196). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • There ma...

Page 154 - Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies; Movie options; Notes on Saving Still Images During Movie Recording; File Names of Saved Still Images

142 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can ...

Page 155 - Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie); HS movies; Movie; Movie Options; Open with HS footage; On; : Normal speed movies are recorded when recording begins. Press the

143 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast...

Page 156 - checkbox in the; HS movie options

144 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback 4 Press the b ( e movie-record) button to start recording. Movie recording begins after the monitor briefly turns off.The camera focuses at the center of the frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.When the Open with HS footage che...

Page 157 - Notes on HS Movie; Returning from HS Movie Setting to Normal Speed Movie Setting

145 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback B Notes on HS Movie • Portions recorded for slow motion or fast motion playback are not recorded with sound. • When recording HS movies, vibration reduction cannot be used. Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white balance are locked when the b ...

Page 158 - Changing Movie Recording Settings; The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu.; Displaying the Movie Menu

146 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in x (scene auto selector), press th...

Page 159 - The movie menu items can be selected.

147 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback 3 Press H or I to choose the D tab. 4 Press K or the k button. The movie menu items can be selected. Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 11). To exit the movie menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. W...

Page 160 - Select the options for recording movies.; VGA; When recording HS movies,; Switch to shooting mode

148 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Movie Options Select the options for recording movies. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. • When recording normal speed movies, d HD 1080p P (1920×1080) , e HD 1080p (1920×1080) ,...

Page 161 - recorded in slow motion or fast motion.; Maximum Movie Length

149 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback * The maximum recording time shown here refers only to the portion of the movie that is recorded in slow motion or fast motion. • The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. Variable bitrate (VBR) encoding is used to autom...

Page 162 - Open with HS Footage; Record HS movies when movie recording begins.; is recommended to prevent the sound of; Autofocus Mode During Movie Recording

150 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Open with HS Footage Select whether the camera records normal speed movies or HS movies (slow motion or fast motion movies) when movie recording starts. Autofocus Mode Select the autofocus method used when recording normal speed movies. Switch t...

Page 163 - Electronic VR; Note on Electronic Vibration Reduction; Wind Noise Reduction; Off; Reduces the effects of camera shake when recording movies.

151 Recording Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Electronic VR When the camera is configured in the Movie options screen to record normal speed movies, select whether the camera uses electronic vibration reduction. When Electronic VR is set to On , R is displayed when movie recording starts ( ...

Page 164 - Movie Playback; Playing Back Movies; Deleting Movies

152 M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode ( A 89), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon ( A 148). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Rotate t...

Page 165 - Editing Movies

153 M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause playback ( A 152). 2 Press the rotary multi selector J or K to choose the L control, and then press the k button. The movie edit scre...

Page 166 - Notes on Movie Editing

154 Editing Movies M o vie Rec o rdin g and Playback B Notes on Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie, select and edit the original movie. • Movies are trimmed in one-second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of th...

Page 167 - Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers; Connecting to a TV; A cable for connecting to your TV is not supplied with this camera.; Connect the camera to the TV.; When using the optional Audio Video Cable EG-CP16; Connect the plug to the HDMI jack on the TV.

155 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play images or movies back on the television. A cable for connecting to your TV is not supplied with this camera. If your TV is eq...

Page 168 - Tune the television to the video channel.; See the documentation provided with your television for details.; Hold down the; Note on Connecting the HDMI Cable; Set up; Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control); HDMI device control

156 Connecting to a TV Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 3 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on t...

Page 169 - Using ViewNX 2; Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.; Installing ViewNX 2; An Internet connection is required.; Compatible Operating Systems; Windows; ViewNX 2; Your Imaging Toolbox

157 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatib...

Page 170 - Download the software.

158 Using ViewNX 2 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (th...

Page 171 - Transferring Images to the Computer; Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

159 Using ViewNX 2 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the ...

Page 172 - Transfer images to the computer.; Click; Start Transfer; Terminate the connection.; Viewing Images; Starting ViewNX 2 Manually; Mac OS

160 Using ViewNX 2 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ). • At def...

Page 173 - Connecting to a Printer; 13) printers can connect the camera directly

161 Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible ( A 213) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images f...

Page 174 - Connecting the Camera to a Printer; Check printer settings.; Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.; When properly connected, the; PictBridge; startup screen; Print selection; If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed; Charge by computer

162 Connecting to a Printer Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly orien...

Page 175 - Printing Images One at a Time; After properly connecting the camera to the printer (; Copies; Paper size; To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose; Default; in the paper size option.

163 Connecting to a Printer Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer ( A 162), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired image and ...

Page 176 - Start print; Printing Multiple Images; Print menu; Paper; To exit the print menu, press the

164 Connecting to a Printer Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k ...

Page 177 - Choose the desired paper size and press the

165 Connecting to a Printer Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. To specify paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images , or DPOF printing ...

Page 178 - View; Letter

166 Connecting to a Printer Con n ec ti ng t o Tele vi sions, Co mputers and Prin ters 5 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 2 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Print all images One copy each of all...

Page 179 - Basic Camera Setup; Setup Menu; The setup menu contains the following options.

167 Basi c Came ra Setup Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen A 169 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Time zone and date A 170 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor s...

Page 180 - Displaying the Setup Menu; Reset all

168 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button. The menu is displayed. If the d button was pressed in x (scene auto selector), press the rotary multi selector ( A 11) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the rotary multi selector J . Tab selection is activated. 3 Press ...

Page 181 - Welcome Screen; button; captured while recording movies using

169 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Welcome Screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Welcome screen None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX T...

Page 182 - Time Zone and Date; Set the camera clock.; Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone; Time; Time zone; Travel destination

170 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. The Time zone screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. The date and time d...

Page 183 - Clock Battery; Home time zone

171 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup 3 Press K . The travel destination screen is displayed. 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock ...

Page 184 - Monitor Settings; Set the options below.; : The captured image is not displayed after shooting.

172 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Monitor Settings Set the options below. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Monitor settings Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. ➝ ( A 173) Image review On (default setting): The captured image is displayed im...

Page 185 - Photo Info; ) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor.

173 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Photo Info Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.See “The Monitor” ( A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. Shooting mode Playback mode Show info Auto info(default setting) The same information as in Show inf...

Page 186 - Notes on Print Date

174 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( A 120). The icon for the current setting is displayed in th...

Page 187 - Vibration Reduction; Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting still images.; when shooting still images while using a tripod; Vibration Reduction for Movies

175 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Vibration Reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting still images. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with the camera zoomed in or at slow shutter ...

Page 188 - Notes on Vibration Reduction

176 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup B Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of...

Page 189 - Motion Detection; , 25). The motion detection icon turns green when the camera; is selected, no icon is

177 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting ( A 6, 25). The motion detection icon turns gr...

Page 190 - AF Assist; assist illuminator may not light.

178 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M AF assist Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subj...

Page 191 - Enable or disable digital zoom.; Notes on Digital Zoom

179 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Digital zoom o On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) triggers digital zoom ( A 27). Z Crop The ...

Page 192 - Sound Settings; Adjust the following sound settings.

180 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Sound settings Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off . When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera ...

Page 193 - When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power; Auto Off

181 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Auto Off If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode ( A 19). Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode from 30 s , 1 min (default setting), 5 min , and 30 mi...

Page 194 - Format Memory/Format Card; Formatting the Internal Memory; Format memory; Formatting a Memory Card; Format card; Notes on Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards

182 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Format Memory/Format Card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be restored . Be sure to transfer important images to a compute...

Page 195 - Language; Adjust settings for connection to a television.

183 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages. TV Settings Adjust settings for connection to a television. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Language Czech Portuguese Danish Russian German Romanian (default setting) Finnish Spanis...

Page 196 - Charge by Computer; Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer; Notes About Charging with Connection to a Computer

184 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Charge by Computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable ( A 159). d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Charge by computer Auto (default setting) When the camera is connec...

Page 197 - The Charge Lamp

185 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup C The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off whi...

Page 198 - Blink Warning; 6) when shooting in the following modes.; 3) is selected for AF area mode; Note on Blink Warning

186 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Blink Warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection ( A 56) when shooting in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority ( A 53) is selected for AF area mode option). • In the following scene m...

Page 199 - Operating the Blink Warning Screen; When the

187 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mo...

Page 200 - Reset All; Reset

188 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Shooting Menu Scene Mode d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 32) Auto Self-timer ( A 35) Off M...

Page 202 - Selecting

190 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Others • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number ( A 197) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001,” delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card ( A 31) before ...

Page 203 - Firmware Version; View the current camera firmware version.

191 Setup Menu Basi c Came ra Setup Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 168) M Firmware version B a c k C O O L P I X S 9050 V e r . x . x

Page 204 - Caring for the Camera; Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

192 Cari ng for the C amera Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. ...

Page 205 - Notes on the Monitor

193 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cari ng for the C amera B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may c...

Page 206 - Cleaning; Lens

194 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cari ng for the C amera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used f...

Page 207 - Technical Notes and Index; Optional Accessories; Supplied with camera at time of purchase (see page 3 of the

195 Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories 1 Supplied with camera at time of purchase (see page 3 of the Quick Start Guide ). 2 When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, ...

Page 208 - Approved Memory Cards; Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.

196 Optional Accessories Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory car...

Page 209 - File and Folder Names; Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.; DSCN

197 Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex File and Folder Names Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by an identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode...

Page 210 - Error Messages; Display

198 Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex 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. Display Problem Solution A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. 170 N Battery exhausted. Battery exhau...

Page 212 - Movies cannot be edited.

200 Error Messages Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex P Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Select an image captured with COOLPIX S9050. 152 126 N Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected image. • Select images t...

Page 215 - Troubleshooting; Problem

203 Tec h n ical Notes an d I n dex Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does ...

Page 222 - Specifications; Nikon COOLPIX S9050 Digital Camera; Compact digital camera

210 Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S9050 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 12.1 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels Lens 15.5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.5–69.8 mm (angle of v...

Page 224 - . Battery life may vary based on factors such as battery; Charging AC Adapter EH-69P; Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

212 Specifications Tec h n ical Notes an d I n dex * Unless otherwise stated, all figures are based on an ambient temperature of 23°C ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F), as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA), and the use of a fully-charged battery. 1 Based on Camera and Imaging Products...

Page 225 - Supported Standards; DCF; images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards.; : A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and

213 Specifications Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex 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 a...

Page 226 - Index; Symbols

214 Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex Index Symbols R 79 b ( e movie record)-button 10 g (tele) 27 f (wide) 27 c Playback button 10 A Shooting mode button 10 o Exposure compensation 44 A Auto mode 24 F Auto sort mode 109 R Backlighting 66 d button 12, 46, 99, 116, 146, 168 k button 11 C Continuous sh...

Page 227 - Landscape

215 Index Te ch n ical Note s an d I n dex Continuous menu 82Continuous shooting mode 80Copying images 127Creative slider 41Crop 139 D Date and time 20, 170Date format 21, 170Daylight 49Daylight saving time 20, 171Delete 31, 93, 126, 152Digital zoom 27, 179Direct print 161D-Lighting 133DPOF 213DPOF ...

Page 232 - DIGITAL CAMERA; Reference Manual

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