Nikon CoolPix S9700 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 5
Shooting and Playback 13
Using ViewNX 2 18
Other Functions 22
For Your Safety 26

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Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX S9700 digital camera. This guide introduces the procedures
necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(A26) before using the camera.
Make sure to read “Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS, Electronic
Compass)” (A34) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (A35) before using this camera.
CDownloading the "Reference Manual"
Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information.
The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe
website.
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.
You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
An Important Notice about Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and are equipped
with complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, including chargers, batteries,
charging AC adapters, AC adapters, and cables are certified by Nikon specifically for use with
your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera. These accessories have been engineered and tested to
operate within the requirements of the electronic circuitry of our cameras.

Confirming the Package Contents 3
In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
COOLPIX S9700
Digital Camera
Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter
EH-71P*
USB Cable UC-E21
•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty
*
A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that
requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase (
A 8).
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory
card,” is not provided.
A:
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

Confirming the Package Contents
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Parts of the Camera
1Mode dial
2Shutter-release button
3Power switch/power-on lamp
4Flash
5
Zoom control
f: wide-angle
g: telephoto
h: thumbnail playback
i: playback zoom
j: help
6OLED monitor (monitor)
7d(menu) button
8l(delete) button
9Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)
10 k(apply selection) button
11 c(playback) button
12 U(map) button
13 Charge lamp
Flash lamp
14 b(emovie-record) button
12 3 4
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First Steps 5
Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap
Step 2 Insert the Battery and Memory Card
If a memory card is inserted, images will be saved on the memory
card when you take images. If a memory card is not inserted, images
will be saved in the camera’s internal memory.
2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
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2.2 Insert the battery.
•Push the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1),
and fully insert the battery (2).
•The battery locks into place when
inserted correctly.
Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.
2.3 Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in until it clicks
into place.
Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct
Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera and the memory card.
Battery latch
Memory card slot

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2.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
Removing the Battery and Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
•The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after
using the camera.
Removing the Battery
•Move the battery latch in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the
battery (2).
Removing the Memory Card
•Gently push the memory card into the
camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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Step 3 Charge the Battery
Use the included charging AC adapter and USB cable to charge the
battery while it is in the camera.
3.1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, 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.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes permanently
bonded to the charging AC adapter.
3.2 Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then
connect the camera to the charging AC adapter in order of 1
to 3.
•Keep the camera turned off.
•Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or
remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting
them.
BNotes
Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than
the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock.

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•The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is
charging.
•About 2 hours and 20 minutes are required to charge a fully
exhausted battery.
3.3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet
and then disconnect the USB cable.
Step 4 Turn On the Camera
Press the power switch.
•The monitor turns on.
•Note that the power switch is enabled a few
seconds after the battery is inserted. Wait a
few seconds before pressing the power
switch.
CThe Auto Off Function
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the
camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no
operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically.
Charge lamp Electrical outlet
USB cable (included)

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Step 5 Select a Language and Set the Camera
Clock
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-
selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera
clock are displayed. Use the multi selector to make the settings.
•If you exit without setting the date and time, Owill flash when the
shooting screen is displayed.
5.1 Use the multi selector HI
to select the desired
language and press the k
button.
5.2 Select Yes and press the kbutton.
Dansk
Български
Čeština
Deutsch
English
Español
Cancel
Language
Choose time zone and
set date and time?
No
Yes
Cancel