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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    of Adobe Systems Inc. • SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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    Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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    open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or Charging AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in
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    supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. • Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing
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    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 by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs
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    limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables
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    digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices for customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
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    Strap ...11 First Steps ...12 Inserting the Battery ...12 Removing the Battery ...13 Charging the Battery ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...20 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 22
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    Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode 52 Selecting a Scene Mode...52 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...53 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 55 Shooting for a Panorama...64 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode 66 Changing Smart Portrait Mode
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    Internal Memory and Memory Card 103 Editing Pictures ...104 Editing Functions ...104 Picture Editing...106 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation 106 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 107 e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 108 p Filter Effects: Digital Filter
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    Firmware Version ...155 Caring for the Camera...156 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 156 Cleaning ...158 Storage ...158 Technical Notes and Index...159 Optional Accessories ...159 Approved Memory Cards ...160 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 161 Error Messages...162 Troubleshooting...166
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    Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3100 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 read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it
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    Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital
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    material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software
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    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 6 Introduction 9 Lens cover closed 87 1 Shutter-release button 26 Zoom control 25 f: Wide-angle 25 2 g: Telephoto 25 h: Thumbnail playback 74 i: Playback zoom 77 j: Help 52 3 Power switch/
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    (delete) button ...........29, 29, 102, 120 8 d button 10, 37, 92, 136 9 Monitor 6, 23 10 USB/audio/video output connector 121, 123, 130 11 Tripod socket 174 12 Speaker 102, 120 13 Connector cover ........ 121, 123, 130, 161 14 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 20 15 Battery
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    camera Battery level indicator 22 8 Motion detection icon 23, 145 9 Electronic VR icon 144 10 Wind noise reduction 119 11 "Date not set" indicator 162 12 Travel destination 138 13 Print date 143 14 Movie options 118 15 Image mode 38 a Number of exposures remaining 16 (still pictures
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    total number of frames 28 b Movie length 120 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11 Movie playback guide 120 12 Add to favorite pictures guide 80 13 Filter effects icon 110 14 Skin softening icon 108 15 Print order icon 93 16 Small picture icon 112 17 D-Lighting icon 107 18 Quick retouch icon
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    the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 79). • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode. The b (e Movie-record) Button • Press the b (e movie-record) button in shooting mode to start
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    Display m (flash mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 33) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 35) guide Apply selection Display p (macro mode) (A 34) menu or move cursor down Playback Select previous picture Flash mode 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 Select next
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    assist Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when previous menu items are available Set up Blink warning Reset all Firmware version Blink warning On Off Choose an option and press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options Press
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    and take a picture by pressing 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 images. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure Attaching the Camera Strap Press
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    Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Use the edge of the battery to push the
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    camera, battery, and memory card may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. First Steps B Notes on the Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 157), before using the battery. • If the battery
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    AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea. 2 Insert the battery (A 12). Do not turn the camera on. 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an
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    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
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    or in damage to the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S3100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A 122, 150). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66 (available separately
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    Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. 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. When the camera
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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. 1 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
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    the Edit k button or K. When the settings are applied, the lens extends and monitor display exits to shooting mode. D Imprinting Date and Changing pictures, enable the Print date option (A 143) in the setup menu (A 135) after the date and time have been set. • The date and time of the camera
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    or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 160). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the
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    k button. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3100 (A 148). B The Write Protect Switch
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    the battery. Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery. 9 Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be stored is displayed. The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and
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    memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card. Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is k 4320×3240. • The indicators and photo 34), and the exposure compensation (A 35) can
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    , AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. At the default settings, a face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area
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    The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect. C Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture
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    release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again. 2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory. 26
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    , the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. B Autofocus Autofocus may
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    while being read from the memory card or internal memory. A (shooting mode) To return to shooting mode, press the A button button or the shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also return the camera to shooting mode. Multi selector When playing back pictures stored
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    the k button. Erase 1 image? Yes No B Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer before deleting them. • Protected pictures cannot be deleted (A 98). C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, press the
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    -frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. Erase selected images Back 2 Add y to all pictures to delete and press the k button to apply the selection. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more operations. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 30
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    the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range is dim. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate is only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of Photo info settings (A 141). If a setting is not
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    setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). If the camera detects "red eye" while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed to
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    important occasions, such as weddings 2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Self-timer If a selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway. 10 Focus and exposure will be set. 4 Press the
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    , the sound of lens drive movement can be heard. When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on. C The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera's memory even after the 34 camera is turned off.
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    : A (Auto) Mode Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Press the
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    Selecting a Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. A Auto mode A 22 Pictures can be taken with an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 37
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    A 40 Match white balance to the light source. Continuous A 42 Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). ISO sensitivity A 44 Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Color options A 45 Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded. AF area mode A 46 Choose how the
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    at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 51) for more information. 38
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    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition
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    direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images manually to achieve more accurate results. a Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual
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    to choose b Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the k button. The camera zooms in to the position manual. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No picture is recorded. B Note on Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual
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    down. The sharpest picture in the series is automatically selected and saved. W Multi-shot 16 Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image shots. • Image mode is fixed at L (2560 × 1920). • Digital zoom is not
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    16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • There are
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    higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject is raised above ISO 80, the E icon will be displayed (A 32). When Fixed range auto is selected, U and the maximum value of ISO sensitivity is displayed.
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    photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white. q Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. At settings setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 51) for more information. 45
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    is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera. When taking pictures of subjects other than by the camera will be displayed in the monitor. 9 Focus areas x Manual Select one of mode - Macro mode, self-timer, or exposure compensation When the settings are complete, press the
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    focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. 3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. 4 Press the shutter-release button the rest
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    subject tracking mode, see "Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)" (A 69). 1 Frame a picture. When the camera detects a face, that face is framed by a yellow double border. 9 When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies as follows depending upon the shooting mode
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    picture. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 If the camera cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green (A 27). Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera
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    is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses. B Note on Autofocus Mode There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 51) for more information
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    Camera ) Motion detection (A 145) Blink warning (A 151) Digital zoom (A 25, 146) Setting Continuous (A 42) Continuous fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is selected for Color options, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto. When taking a picture
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    Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized Close-up u Food l Museum m Fireworks show n Black and white copy o Backlighting p Panorama assist O Pet portrait scene modes, see page 55. 3 Frame the subject and take a picture. Scene auto selector Beach 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.2 C Image
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    auto selector) scene mode (A 52). The camera enters scene auto selector mode. 2 Frame the subject and take a picture. The shooting mode icon changes to that of the scene mode currently enabled. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the
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    • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not scene mode manually (A 52). C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • When the camera detects a of shooting conditions. • Self-timer (A 33) and exposure compensation (A 35) settings can be adjusted. • The
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    33); p, macro mode (A 34); o, exposure compensation (A 35). b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • The camera detects and focuses on a human face. See before recording pictures (A 67). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen. • Digital zoom is
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    ×3240. • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. • AF-assist illuminator (A 146) does not light up. • The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or
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    f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. m V1 n Off2
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    * Default setting can be modified. i Dusk/dawn O Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that
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    selection. - Flash mode - Self-timer or exposure compensation • The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. m U* n Off* p On o 0.0* * Default setting can
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    make it more bluish. The selected hue adjustment setting is stored in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 46). Choose the focus area in which the camera focuses. Press the k 9 button and press the multi selector H, I, J, or K, to select
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    Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 42). • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera 0.0 n Black and white copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on
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    . The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. m m n Off Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See "Shooting for a Panorama
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    Single: The camera takes one picture at a time. - Continuous: When the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter : The shutter is released only when the shutter-release button is pressed. • Digital zoom is not available. • AF-assist illuminator (A 146) does not light
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    white fixed direction I icon. If necessary, apply flash mode (A 31), self-timer (A 33), macro mode (A 34) and exposure compensation (A 35) settings with this step. Press the k button again to choose a different direction. 3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture
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    k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. End 6 More on Shooting B Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode
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    mode, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button. The camera enters smart portrait mode. Smart portrait 2 Frame a picture. Point the camera at the subject. When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When
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    Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable Manually Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera Off. • Macro mode (A 34) cannot be used. • Exposure compensation (A 35) is enabled. • When pressing the d
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    is displayed in the monitor with shooting (A 6). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected Blink proof When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject's eyes are open is saved. • If the
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    Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a human face it will automatically begin tracking that
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    and set AF area mode (A 46) to Manual or Center, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject, and use focus lock (A 47). C Functions Available in Subject Tracking Mode • Flash mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 35) settings can be adjusted
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    the camera camera camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. Face priority tracking When On (default setting) is selected and the camera If the camera detects multiple by the camera and registered as camera, the face may not be detected properly. Additionally, the camera camera is unable
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    mode or list by date mode). Press the k button in favorite pictures mode to remove the current picture from an album. 80, 82 Play back the movie currently displayed. 120 Select a deletion method and delete pictures. In favorite pictures mode (A 80), auto sort mode (A 86) or list by date mode
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    button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to 28 shooting mode. b More on Playback C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Pictures Picture orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 100) in the playback menu (A 92). 73
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    zoom control to g (i) to decrease the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to full-frame playback mode. Select a deletion method and delete pictures. In favorite pictures mode (A 80), auto sort mode (A 86) or
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    Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to 28 shooting mode. b More on Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print order (A 93) or Protect (A 98) are selected, the icons shown at right are
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    14 Images can be selected for display based on the date 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 3 on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures Playback B Notes on Calendar Display • Pictures taken when the camera's date is not set are treated as pictures taken on January 1, 2011. •
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    of the current picture. • The guide displayed at deleted. Press the k button. 28 Press the d button to crop the enlarged portion of the picture and save it as a 113 separate file. Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera
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    taken using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A 42), or Face priority tracking (A 71). • If more than one face was detected, the picture will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to display other
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    A 28 Play back all pictures. h Favorite pictures mode A 80 Play back pictures added to an album. F Auto sort mode A 86 Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to modes, press the c button. 3 Press the k button. The camera enters the selected playback mode. More on Playback 79
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    has already been added to an album, the checkbox for the folder to which it has been added will be checked (w). • When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder (A 161) to which they were originally recorded (A 85). D More
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    back (A 72) or edited (A 104). • When the d button is pressed in the full-frame or thumbnail playback mode to display the favorite pictures menu (A 83), all pictures sorted to the specified album can be selected for viewing in a slide show, or applying print order or protection setting. 1 Press the
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    No and press the k button. More on Playback B Note on Deleting Pictures in Favorite Pictures Mode Note that deleting a picture in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently 82 (A 85).
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    Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. 9 Switch to fullframe playback Delete pictures Change album icon Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode k l (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to 28 shooting mode. Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame
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    B Notes on Icons for Albums Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used. • To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. • The default setting for icons are black numbers. 84
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    back. Note that deleting a picture (A 29, 83) played back in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently. Adding Pictures to Albums Internal memory/memory card Album 1 0001.JPG
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    Categories" (A 87). For information about operating the auto sort mode screen, see "Operations in Auto Sort Mode" (A 88). Press the k button to display a picture in the selected category in full-frame playback mode. The icon of the category currently played back will be displayed at the top right
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    playback mode (A 28) or list by date mode (A 89). • Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 103), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. 87
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    to delete all pictures sorted to that category. Switch to another playback mode c Press the c button to display the playback- mode selection menu. 79 Switch to shooting mode A Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to
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    listed. List by date 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired date. List by date Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most recent 29 dates will be combined under Others. For information about operating the list
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    playback Delete pictures View pictures taken on the date. Press the d button to display the list by date menu. 91 Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu. 79 Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera
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    Day (List by Date) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch1 Skin softening1 Print order2 Protect2 Small picture1 ➝A 106 ➝A 108 ➝A 93 ➝A 98 ➝A 112 D-Lighting1 Filter effects1 Slide
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    using digital filter. a Print order A 93 Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. b Slide show A 97 View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. d Protect A 98 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. f Rotate
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    the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 176) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A 176) printer (A 129). A print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the memory card is
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    the k button when setting is complete. 5 Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Print order Choose Date and press the k button to print the Done shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter Date speed and
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    other than those in the album, the selected category, or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to add pictures in the selected album or category, or taken on the selected shooting date, to the existing print order. • Select No to remove print marking from
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    , shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 176) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF
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    Playback Option: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated "slide show." 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the
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    cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See "Selecting Pictures" (A 99) for more information. Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (A 148). Protected pictures are recognized by the
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    images (A 103) • Welcome screen>Select an image (A 137) • Delete>Erase selected images (A 29) Protect Back Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture. Rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (i) to switch to fullframe
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    selection screen (A 99). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90 degrees. Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image Back Rotate Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Back Rotate Back Rotate Rotate 90 degrees clockwise Press the
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    Voice memo Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of "Playing Voice Memos" (A 102) to play
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    deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted. • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S3100 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or 102 model of digital camera
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    memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 99). All images: Copy all pictures. Copy Camera to card Selected images All images More on Playback B Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI
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    at an Image mode setting of P 4224×2376 (A 38) cannot be edited. • The COOLPIX S3100 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with another make or model of digital cameras. • If no face is detected in a picture, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening option (A 108). • Edited
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    softening function can be added to the picture taken with skin softening (A 68). D Original and Edited Pictures • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted when the original pictures are deleted, and the original pictures are not deleted when copies created with editing functions are
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    to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to
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    Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is
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    and press the k button. The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed. If no faces are detected in the picture, an alert is displayed and the camera returns to the playback menu. 3 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the degree of enhancement performed and press the k button
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    Editing Pictures Picture Editing B Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. D More Information See "Image/Sound File
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    and change the other colors to black and white. Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes. Make a picture look as if it were taken with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for
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    Picture Editing 4 Adjust the effects. Soft: Press H or I to select the size of the area to soften, filter effects function can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. Editing Pictures D More Information See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 161) for more information. 111
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    are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose
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    copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in "tall" (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped
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    copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a gray frame is displayed around the picture during playback, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed at the left of the monitor. D More Information See "Image/Sound File and Folder Names" (A 161) for more
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    Photo memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera
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    may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom is disabled. • In some cases, movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera, such as the sounds produced by the zoom control operation, the movement of the lens exposure compensation
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    options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses when recording movies. Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise when recording movies. A 118 A 119 A 119 Displaying the
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    a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. The maximum movie length that can be recorded for a single movie is displayed during recording. D More Information See "Image/Sound
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    Recording Movies Autofocus Mode In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start
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    -frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2011 15:30 0010.AVI Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls . B Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. Deleting Movie Select a movie and press the l
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    , Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack
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    Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory card. Refer to
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    USB cable with Auto (default setting) selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer (A 127, 150). • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (A 159) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S3100
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    the camera. If the camera is not recognized, pictures will not be transferred. When battery charging starts automatically using power supplied by the computer, wait until battery charge has reached a sufficient level to begin transfer. • If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it
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    disconnect the USB cable. The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable. B Charging the Battery The charge lamp slowly blinks green while the battery inserted into the camera is charging (A 127). 125
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    copied to a memory card using the camera (A 103). D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2. Mac OS X Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX
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    is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power. See "Before Connecting the Camera" (A 122) and "Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer" (A 123) for more information
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    ). If the camera's clock battery (A 139) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case, use the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (A 14) to charge the battery and then set the camera's date and
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    to a computer and printing over a direct camera-toprinter connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures: • Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the
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    screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05 2011 4 B If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed Turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (A 150) in the camera's setup menu to Off, then
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    and Printers Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 130), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired Print selection picture and press the k button. 15/05
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    Printing Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Pictures After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 130), follow the procedure described below to print multiple pictures. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. The Print
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    can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for pictures, the selection is canceled. • Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 12
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    all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown Back Printing Cancel Current print/ total number of prints C Paper size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current
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    and camera shake in still pictures. AF assist A 146 Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Digital zoom A 146 Enable or disable digital zoom. Sound settings A 147 Adjust sound settings. Auto off A 147 Set time before the monitor turns off for saving power. Format memory/Format card
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    or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable. Blink warning A 151 Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection. Reset all A 153 Restore camera settings to the default. Firmware version A 155
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    for the welcome screen. When the picture selection screen is displayed, select a picture (A 99) and press k button. • As the selected picture is stored by the camera, it will be displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original picture is deleted. • Pictures taken at an Image mode (A 38
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    Setup menu) (A 136) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set and date and time in the selected region are recorded with pictures. Useful when traveling. Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the
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    Camera Setup B Note on the Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery is the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4. D Imprinting the Date on Pictures Enable the Print date option (A 143) in the setup menu after the
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    Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Lima -4.5 Caracas -4 Manaus -3 Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo -2 Fernando de Noronha -1 Azores ±0 London, Casablanca UTC +/- +1 +2 +3 Location
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    Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the
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    Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4/ 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info. 15/05/2011 15:30 0010.AVI Movie frame+auto info 9 In addition to information shown with Auto
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    item (A 18, 138). C Print Date and Print Order If using a DPOF-compatible printer that supports the printing of shooting date and photo information, it is possible to use the Print order option (A 93) to print such information even on pictures that were not taken using the Print date option. 143
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    as camera shake increases. • The picture taken using electronic VR may be somewhat "grainy" in appearance. • Electronic VR does not function under the following conditions or in the following shooting modes: - When slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 56, 57) is used. - When exposure
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    M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring
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    up. Off AF-assist illuminator does not light up. The camera may be unable to focus under dim lighting. Digital Zoom d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the
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    the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned C Auto Off Settings The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is displayed: three
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    (A 84) to the default setting (displayed as number). • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3100. 148
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    Setup Menu Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Romanian Finnish Swedish
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    whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A 127). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by
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    auto selector (A 53), Portrait (A 55), or Night portrait (A 56) is selected for the scene mode. On When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in a picture taken using face detection, the blink warning screen is displayed in the monitor. The face of the human subject
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    blinked Switch to full-frame playback Select the face to be displayed Delete the picture Switch to shooting mode Use g (i) f (h) l k Description Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h). If the camera detects that more than one human subject blinked, press J or K with
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    z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 31) Self-timer (A 33) Macro mode (A 34) Exposure compensation (A 35) Default value Auto Off Off 0.0 Shooting Menu Option Image
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    (A 145) AF assist (A 146) Digital zoom (A 146) Button sound (A 147) Shutter sound (A 147) Auto off (A 147) Charge by computer (A 150) Blink warning (A 151) 154 Normal On Off Default value Full-time AF On Default value Default value When inserting a memory card: x HD 720p (1280×720) When
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    : Preset manual data (A 41) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Picture selected for Welcome screen (A 137), Time zone and date (A 138), Language (A 149), and Video mode (A 149) Firmware Version d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Back
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    and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid
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    six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage. • After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, return the battery to the battery case and store in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge, when used at room
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    battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: • Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios • Exposed to temperatures below -10°C (14
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    chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed. USB cable USB Cable UC-E61 Audio/Video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP141 1 Supplied with the camera at the time of
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    Optional Accessories 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. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards
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    plus a three-digit sequential number for pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_001"; A 64) and "NIKON" for all other pictures (e.g. "100NIKON"). When until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (A 148), or a new memory card is inserted. Technical Notes and Index 161
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    solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) N Battery exhausted. Description Clock not set. Battery exhausted. Solution Set date and time. A 138 Charge or replace the battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool
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    Time out error while Cannot record movie. recording movie. Solution • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictures. • Insert new memory card. • Remove memory card and use internal memory. Format internal memory or memory card. Insert a new memory card, or format internal memory or memory card. The
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    images are hidden. N This image cannot be deleted. N Travel destination is in the current time zone. Lens error Q P Communications error Description No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. The picture has not been added to album. No pictures are contained in the category selected in auto
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    caused by the image file has occurred. Solution Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* Load
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    . • Battery is exhausted. 22 • Camera has turned off automatically to save 147 power. • The camera and battery may not work 157 properly at low temperatures. • The camera turns off if the Charging AC 14 Adapter is connected while the camera is on. • The USB cable connecting the camera to
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    on pictures • The current shooting mode is one that does even when Print date is not support Print date. 143 enabled. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on. Camera settings reset. Clock battery is exhausted
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    the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Bright specks appear in pictures 116 Digital zoom cannot be used. • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 146 • Digital zoom is selected. 55-63, 146 Pictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 156 Colors are unnatural. White
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    when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Adjust exposure compensation. When taking pictures with V (auto with redeye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction in Night portrait scene mode, In-Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Use any
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    Troubleshooting Playback Problem Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. • Pictures taken with
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    the desired category already contains 999 pictures, new pictures or movies cannot be added. 86 87, 103 - 87 • Camera is off. 17 • Battery is exhausted. 22 • USB cable is not properly connected. 123 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is not recognized by the
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3100 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage
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    life (EN-EL19) Still pictures*: Approx. 220 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 35 min (HD 720p (1280×720)) Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 93.5 × 57.5 × 18.4 mm (3.7 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding projections) Weight Approx. 118 g (4.2 oz.) (with battery and SD memory card
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    life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to R 4320×3240. Battery life Approx. 14 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case) Charging AC Adapter Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual
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    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 allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file
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    34 Autofocus mode 50, 71, 119 AVI 161 B Backlighting o 62 Battery 12, 14, 139 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 14, 159 Battery latch 5 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5, 12, 20 Beach Z 57 Best Shot Selector 42 Black and white copy n 61 Black-and-white 45 Blink proof 68 Blink
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    12, 14 Exposure compensation 35 Extension 161 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F Face detection 48 Face priority 46 Face priority tracking 71 Favorite pictures menu 83 Favorite pictures mode 80 File names 161 Fill flash 31 Filter effects 110 Fireworks show m 61 Firmware version 155 Fisheye 110 Fixed range
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    Power switch 4, 17, 22 Power-on lamp 4, 17, 22 Preset manual 41 Print 93, 131, 132 Print date 94, 96, 143 Print order 93 Printer 129 Protect 98 Q Quick retouch 106 Index QVGA 118 R Rechargeable battery 159 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14, 159 Recording movies 115 Red-eye reduction 31, 32 Remove
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    tracking mode 69 Sunset h 58 T Thumbnail playback 74 Time zone 138, 140 Time zone and date 18, 138 Tripod socket 5, 174 TV 121 U USB cable 122, 123, 130, 159 USB/audio/video output connector 5, 121, 123, 130 V VGA 118 Video mode 149 ViewNX 2 122, 125 Vivid color 45 Voice memo 101 Volume 102
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    Index 181 Technical Notes and Index
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    Index 182 Technical Notes and Index
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP1A02(11) 6MM02111-02
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