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    DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual
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    to Shoot under water and take bright, clear underwater pictures even in low light. White balance settings are adjusted for underwater shooting so that colors are reproduced accurately. You'll have plenty of shots to remember your underwater adventures by! Add voice messages to your pictures Exchange
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
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    for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (A ix) and " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please
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    Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see "The Basics of Shooting and Playback" (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see "Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (A 1). iii
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    that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: "Reference Section", F: "Technical Notes and Index." • SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase
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    COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate
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    test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time
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    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 the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with copyright
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    Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using
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    . Keep these safety instructions where all those who operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Battery Charger
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    handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Battery Charger/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-65
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    in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or battery charger
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    less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic
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    Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, to operate the equipment. xiii
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    érique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. xiv Notices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately
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    Introduction Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation • Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in "Caring for the Product" (F2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon's in-house test (drop test from a height of
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    inner portion of this camera is not waterproof. Water seeping inside the camera could cause a malfunction. • Accessories are not waterproof. • If liquids or water droplets come into contact with the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, immediately wipe
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    heating device) for a long period of time. This could cause deterioration of the waterproof performance. Before Using the Camera Underwater 1. Make sure that there are no foreign substances inside the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. • Any foreign substances such as sand, dust or hair inside
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    40°C (32°F-104°F) when using it underwater. Do not use the camera at hot springs. • Do not open or close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater. • Do not subject the camera to shock when using it underwater. Do not jump into water with the camera or subject it to high water pressure
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    1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the camera with tap water, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign
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    • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery. The water droplets may also seep inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (in locations such as waterproof packing, hinges, memory card slot, or terminals). If that happens
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    are sharp temperature changes or high humidity. • The camera is suddenly immersed in low temperature underwater from high temperature on land. • The camera is moved from a cold place to a warm place, such as inside a building. • The battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is open or closed in a high
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    Basic Operations 1 The Camera Body 2 Attaching the Camera Strap 4 The Monitor 5 Shooting Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Using the Flexible Buttons 7 The Basics of Shooting and Playback .... 9 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery 10 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery 12 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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    to the Computer ...... 73 Viewing Images 75 Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 77 Recording Movies 78 Playing Back Movies 81 General Camera Setup 83 Camera Settings Menu 84 Reference Section E1 Have Fun with Pictures E2 E Exchange Messages E2 Leave a Message E2 Leave a Reply E4 Play
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    Accessories E63 Error Messages E64 Technical Notes and Index F1 Caring for the Product F2 The Camera F2 The Battery F5 The Battery Charger F6 Memory Cards F7 Cleaning and Storage F8 Cleaning F8 Storage F9 Troubleshooting F10 Specifications F17 Approved Memory Cards F22 Supported
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    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. The Camera Body 2 Attaching the Camera Strap 4 The Monitor 5 Shooting Mode 5 Playback Mode 6 Using the Flexible
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    Body 6 1 23 4 56 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 7 9 8 1 Shutter-release button 24 2 Power switch/power-on lamp 20 3 Flash 35 4 Self-timer lamp 37 AF-assist illuminator 84 5 b (e movie-record) button 78 6 Eyelets for camera strap 4 7 Speaker 82 8 Microphone 78 9 Lens
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    Multi selector 4 H: Telephoto 23 I: Wide-angle 23 5 c (shooting/playback mode) button.... 26 6 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 14 7 Battery chamber 12 8 Memory card slot 14 9 USB/audio/video output connector.......68 10 Waterproof packing xvi, xvii 11 Tripod socket F19 3
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    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap. 2 1 4
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    Camera and Basic Operations The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 5 12 346 10 7 8 30s 1m 5m 9 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 10 10 icon 44 10 Battery level indicator
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    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 1 2 3 456 15/05/2013 15:30 7 8 9 10 999 11 9999 999 13 14 29m 0s 29m 0s 12 1 Flexible icons 7 2 Date of recording 16 3 Time of recording 16 4 Message (reply 66, E4 5 Message 66, E2 6 Favorites indicator 66, E19 7 Battery level
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    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is
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    the Camera and Basic Operations Selecting a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to display other pages. Camera settings ) is displayed in white. C Notes About Setting Menu Items Some menu items cannot be selected depending on how the camera is set up.
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery 10 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery 12 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 14 Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time 16 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On 20 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...22 Step 3 Focus
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    cable in the order indicated below. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 into the included Battery Charger MH-65 by sliding the battery forward (1), and then press down until it locks into place (2). • The CHARGE lamp starts flashing when charging starts. • A fully-exhausted
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    35°C (41°F-95°F) before use. • The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Notes About the Battery Charger • Be sure to read and follow
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    the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 10). 12
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    an angle. B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B Opening and Closing the Battery-chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover Do not open and
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    a memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card. Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery
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    then pull it out straight (2). B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card. Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in
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    the first time, the language-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu background setting screen are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on
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    4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 5 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time DMY • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, and minute
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    background when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). • The camera enters shooting mode and you can take pictures using A Point and shoot (A 20). The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18
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    to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging. • If the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. ➝ Step 3 of "Preparation 4 Set the
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    charge or replace the battery. Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery. Battery level indicator 780 15m 0s Number of exposures remaining Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed. • C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera
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    -release button, c (shooting/playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button Flashes No operations performed No operations performed 780 3 min 15m 0s Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. • The camera enters standby mode within 30 minutes while playing a slide show. • If you are
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    other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. 2 Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired subject. 780 15m 0s C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations. • When shooting in dimly lit conditions with the flash mode (A 35
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    out and view a larger area, press I (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Zoom in Zoom indicator The If you press H when the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, you can use the digital zoom to magnify the image further
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    focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the camera has focused, the focus area turns green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is
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    remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or memory card could be damaged. B Notes About Focus Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ➝ A 62 C Flash If the subject
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    hold J or K to scroll quickly through images. Displays the previous image Displays the next image • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera's internal memory. C is displayed near the current image number. • To return to shooting mode, press the c (shooting
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    The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image. • When images in which the face (A 60) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed, depending upon the orientation of the
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    Step 5 Delete Images 1 Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible button 3 (n). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion method. • n Erase this picture only: Only the current image is deleted. • o Erase selected pictures: Multiple images can be
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    the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. The Basics of Shooting and Playback B recovered. Copy important images to a computer before deleting them from the camera. • If you delete an image that has recorded messages attached, both
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    30
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    to Scenes and Effects) ... 42 Decorate 48 Change Colors 49 Change Sounds 52 Choose a Size 54 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously..... 58 Focusing 60 31
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    Z Flash mode/ self-timer Self-timer Allows you to set the flash mode. 35 The camera's self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. You can also set the smile timer. 37, 39 pictures and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. 32
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    you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 52 l Settings Choose a size Set the size of photos (still images) and movies. 54 Camera settings Allows you to change a number of general settings. 84 Shooting Features B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used
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    smoother (A 41). • The flash may fire when shooting in low light. • When shooting in low light, the use of a tripod is recommended. • The camera does not detect the scene when the digital zoom is being used. C Notes About Motion Detection In A Point and shoot and Shoot close-ups (A 43), when the
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    mode to match the shooting conditions. The flash mode selected while using A Point and shoot (A 34) is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash • The flash fires
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    The flash fires when a picture is taken. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures. • Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken. If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging. C Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of
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    is recommended. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). • M is displayed. • When Y Smile timer is selected, the camera uses face detection to detect a person's face, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile
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    3 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 flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the
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    mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer). • U is displayed. Self-timer 10 s Smile timer O ff 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a person's face. ➝ "Using Face Detection" (A 60) 3 Wait for the subject to smile. Do not press
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    Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces (A 21) turns the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations: • The camera does not detect any faces. • The camera detected a face, but
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    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released when using A Point and shoot or smile timer, the camera detects one or more person's faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. Shooting Features B Notes About Skin Softening • It
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    Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When one of the following styles (shooting scenes and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Press the multi
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    the protective glass. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the button 4 (O). The hue setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the
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    - Shoot once a minute: Approx. 210 images - Shoot every 5 minutes: Approx. 40 images • When using this feature, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • When the camera detects a person's face, it focuses on that face (A 60). • If no faces are detected, the
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    focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used. • See " Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation" (A xv) for more information about using the camera underwater. • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You
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    symmetrical over the center of the frame. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from
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    focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Digital zoom cannot be used. • A guide is displayed in the monitor. Compose the shot so that the main subject is contained within the guide. • The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear the sound
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    . Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A 54). 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button
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    can also select one color to keep in your pictures and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) 1 Press flexible button 2 (b Brighter/ darker), flexible button 3 (c More vivid/less vivid), or flexible
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    be used with other functions (A 58). C Notes About Change Colors • The Brighter/darker, More vivid/less vivid and Highlight colors settings are saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R. 780 15m 0s 50
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    vivid. Cursor More vivid/less vivid Shooting Features P Highlight Colors Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. • Press the multi selector J or K to move the cursor and select the color to highlight. Cursor Highlight colors Cursor 51
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    focus has been locked are muted. x Pick a button sound Allows you to select the beep heard when the camera switches between shooting and playback modes, when using the menus, when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, etc. • Regardless of this setting, standard sounds are heard when an
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    2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the type of sound. • y: Set the standard sounds. • z: Sounds are not heard. • Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected sound. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). • The screen displayed when y Pick a shutter sound was selected in step 1 is
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    size2 (cm/in.) D Large (10 megapixels) (default setting) 3648 × 2736 approx. 1:4 4:3 approx. 31 × 23/ 12 × 9 E Medium (4 megapixels) 2272 × 1704 approx. 1:8 4:3 approx. 19 × 14/ 7.5 × 5.6 F Small (2 megapixels) 1600 × 1200 approx. 1:8 4:3 approx. 13 × 10/ 5.3 × 4 1 The total number of
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    constant. The number of images that can be saved may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used. Photo size D Large (10 megapixels) (default setting) E Medium (4 megapixels) F Small (2 megapixels) Number of images that can be saved (4 GB) 780 3820 7250 • If the number of exposures
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    (720p) (default setting)* H Small (640) Image size (number of pixels) Aspect ratio 1280 × 720 16:9 640 × 480 4:3 * When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the setting is fixed at H Small (640). • The frame rate is approx. 30 frames per second for all movie
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    used. Movie frame size Maximum recording time (4 GB)2 G Large (720p)1 15 min H Small (640) 45 min 1 When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the setting is fixed at H Small (640). 2 The maximum size for a single movie is 4 GB, and the maximum recording
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    a style is enabled. Shutter sound is not heard when taking pictures using Take a series of pictures. The Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (2 megapixels) when taking pictures using Decorate. The shooting date is not imprinted on the images when taking pictures using Take a series of pictures.
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    VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks. Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using smile timer. Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot under water, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama
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    and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking. • In some rare cases, such as those described in "Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus" (A 62), the subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green
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    focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. 1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the frame button halfway and recompose the picture. • Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 4 Press the shutter-release
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    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in subject, wearing a white shirt, is standing in front of a white wall) • Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. an animal inside
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    Make photo albums Playback Features Playback Zoom 64 Thumbnail Display 65 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 66 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 68 Using ViewNX 2 70 Installing ViewNX 2 70 Transferring Images to the Computer 73 Viewing Images 75
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    :30 H Playback Features I 4 Displayed area guide Image is displayed full-frame. Image is zoomed H or I. Images can be zoomed up to approx. 10×. • To move the displayed area, press flexible button or Take a series of pictures). If the camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured,
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    Thumbnail Display Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 15/05/2013 15:30 I H 7 Full-frame display Image thumbnail display • You can view multiple images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. •
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    images you are looking for. You can also protect selected images from accidental deletion. E19 Allows you to play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by E21 one in an automated slide show. Allows you to play back movies (A 81). A 81 Playback Features 66
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    current image. You can also specify the image to be printed and the number of copies to be printed. E30, E33, E34, E35 Camera settings Allows you to change a number of general settings. E38 1 Available when a still image is displayed. 2 Available when a movie is displayed. Playback Features
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    device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. USB/audio/video output connector 1 2 3 How to open
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    Viewing images on a TV E50 You can view the camera's images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV's input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 70 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform
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    Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Playback Features Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the
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    into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS 3 Start the installer. • We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the installation help
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    5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK. The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing,
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    the included USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer. 1 2 3 Playback Features • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be
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    below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while
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    , turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. Viewing Images
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    76
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    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 780 15m 0s 7m30s Recording Movies 78 Playing Back Movies 81 77
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    Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera's internal memory), the movie frame size (A 56) setting is fixed at H Small (640). G Large (720p) is not available. 1 Display
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    display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 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 or to the memory card. B Notes About Movie Recording • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or
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    when recording movies. Confirm settings before starting movie recording. • The self-timer (A 37) can be used. When the self-timer is enabled, the camera starts recording 10 seconds after you press the b (e movie-record) button. • The flash does not fire. • You can set the movie recording size (A 56
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    select a movie and then press flexible button 2 (Z). • Movies can be identified by the movie recording time indicator (A 6). 15/05/2013 15:30 10s 3 Press flexible button 4 (G View movie). • You can play movies. View Favorites Slide show View movie Deleting movies To delete a movie, select the
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    down the button to rewind the movie. Press the button to pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused. Pause D E Press to advance the movie Playing Back Movies 82 This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
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    settings that can be adjusted in the l camera settings menu. Settings Change sounds Choose a size Camera settings Camera settings Welcome screen Date and time Brightness • See "Using the Flexible Buttons" (A 7) for information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each
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    settings) The following items can be set in the camera settings menu: Option Welcome screen Date and time Brightness Print date Electronic VR AF assist Format memory/ Format card Language Menu background Video mode Reset all Firmware version Description Allows you to select whether or not the
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    E26 Settings Z More Playback Options E27 z Print Order/Retouch E30 l Camera Settings E38 Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV E50 Connecting the Camera to a Printer E52 Additional Information File and Folder Names E61 Optional Accessories E63 Error Messages E64 E1 Reference Section
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    E Exchange Messages You can record voice messages using the camera's microphone and attach the messages to your pictures. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible
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    button 2 (q) again to stop recording. • Do not touch the camera's microphone during recording. 20s • If battery power runs out, recording stops automatically. • The message is saved recorded message are indicated by H displayed during playback. 10s 15/05/2013 15:30 4 Reference Section E3
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    this option if the image does not have a message attached to it. ➝ "Leave a Message" (E2) 3 Press flexible button 2 (q). • Once recording starts, the operations are the same as explained in "Leave a Message" (E2). • Images that have a recorded reply are indicated by I displayed during playback. E4
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    camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. • Press the multi selector H or I during playback to adjust playback volume. • If battery No: Returns to step 1. 10s Exchange messages Record Play recordings
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    image that already has two messages attached to it. To change the contents of the recording, delete the message and then re-record it. • This camera cannot attach messages to images captured with another make or model of digital camera. C More Information File and Folder Names ➝ E61 E6
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    as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effect is well-suited for landscapes. d Change colors (E14) Four different colors are available. P Highlight colors (E15) A Decorate (E16) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Add a frame around the image
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    be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card. C Restrictions on Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing
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    Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available. Press the multi selector
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    f Add Starbursts Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select f M flexible button 4 (O) Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights. This effect
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    W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot
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    M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high
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    button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Z M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effect is well-suited for landscapes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Toy
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    . 1 Vivid color (default setting): Use to achieve a vivid, photoprint effect. 2 Black-and-white: Save images in black-andwhite. 3 Sepia: Save images in sepia tones. 4 Cyanotype: Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Change colors Reference Section C More
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    M press J or K to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Press the multi selector J or K to select a color, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Highlight colors Reference
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    image is 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200). • When the original image is smaller than 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200 Decorate • The frame is placed on top of the image and therefore replaces the area of the image underneath it. Thicker frames cover up a
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    images similarly to a photo album. Five different photo album designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 10 megapixels (3648 × 2736) in size. Making Photo Albums Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (D Make photo albums) 1 Press the multi
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    , press flexible button 1 (S). B Notes About Make Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected. • Images captured with another make or model of digital camera cannot be selected. • Editing functions other than Rotate pictures (E33) cannot be added to images created using Make photo albums. C More
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    15:30 Reference Section 4 B Adding Images to Favorites When an image is added to favorites, it is protected from accidental deletion. Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card (E44) permanently deletes images that have been added to favorites. E19
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    Removing Images from Favorites Press the multi selector J or K to select the image you want to remove from favorites, and then press flexible button 3 (s). • The selected image is removed from favorites. 15/05/2013 15:30 15 Reference Section E20
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    m Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show." Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (
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    3 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. • To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image. Press and hold K or J
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    Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Choose pictures). • The first image in the folder where images captured using the Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. 2 Press flexible button 2 (K) or flexible button 3 (J) to select the folder, and then press flexible button 4 (O). 3 Press flexible
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    5 Press flexible button 4 (O). 6 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Pick a series Choose pictures Pick a speed Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme Reference Section E24
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    Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 (n Choose a theme). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. • You can select o Animated (default setting), o Pop art, or p Classic. 3 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a
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    G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 4 (G View movie) Allows you to play back movies (A 81). Available when a movie is displayed. E26 Reference Section
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    first image captured on that date is displayed. 2013 05 Su M Tu W Th F Sa 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 4 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 • A white background of a date indicates that images were recorded on that date. • Press flexible button 2 (K) to
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    05/2013 15:30 4 Reference Section B Notes About View by Date • The 9000 most recent images can be displayed. • Images that were captured when the camera's date and time were not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2013. • Only the first frame of movies is displayed. • Images cannot be
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    F View Favorites 1 Press flexible button 3 (F View favorites). More playback options View by date View favorites 2 Press the multi selector J or K to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen
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    pictures Small picture 2 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy source and destination. • k Camera to card: Copies images from internal memory to memory card. • l Card to camera: Copies images from memory card to internal memory. Copy Camera to card Card to camera Reference Section E30
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    . Proceed to step 4. • i All images: Copies all images. Proceed to step 7. 4 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image. Camera to card Selected images All images Selected images Reference Section 5 Press flexible button 2 (S). • A check mark is displayed next to the image. • A check mark
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    Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E35) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied. C If "Memory contains no images." Is Displayed If a memory card that
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    flexible button 4 (O). • The displayed orientation is applied, and the orientation information is saved with the image. Rotate pictures Reference Section B Notes About Rotate Pictures This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. E33
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    s Small Picture Create a small copy of the current image. 1 Press flexible button 4 (s Small picture). 2 Press flexible button 2 (D) or flexible button 3 (E) to select the size of the image and then press flexible button 4 (O). • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression
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    order option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders". • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer's card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F23) printer (E52). A print order can also
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    3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date: Print the shooting date on all images in the print order. • Info: Print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all images in the print order. • Date and Info turn on
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    on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F23) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable. • Note that the Date and Info settings are reset
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    Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option h Off i On (default setting) Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. The camera displays an animated welcome screen and then enters shooting or playback
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    j Date format The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/Month/Year. J Date and time Allows you to set the camera's clock to the current date and time. Date and time Use the multi selector to set each item displayed on the screen. • Select an item
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    Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 4 (K Brightness) Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. • Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired brightness
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    or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 (L Print date) The shooting date can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E37). 15.05.2013
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    use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Option M Auto b Off (default setting) Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are reduced when taking still pictures. • When the flash mode is set to y Flash off • The shutter speed is slow • When the
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    AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 (r AF assist) Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Auto (default setting) Off
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    will be deleted! OK? Format No Reference Section B Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this
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    settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 (P Language) Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (Default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Brazilian Portuguese European Portuguese Russian Romanian
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    • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). Video Mode Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 2 (R Video mode) Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC
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    (S Reset all) When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera's settings are restored to their default values. Shooting Menu Option Default value (Photo size) (A 54) D Large (10 megapixels) Choose a size (Movie frame size) (A 56) When using a memory card: G Large (720p) (1280×720)
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    saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 28) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Camera settings menu: Welcome screen (E38), Date and time (E39), Language (E45), and Video mode (E46) Reference Section
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    Firmware Version Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 (V Firmware Version) View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S31 Ver.x.x E49 Reference Section
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    movies on the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. 1 2 3 Yellow White 3 Set the TV's input to external video input. • See your TV's documentation for
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    an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Be sure that the camera's Video mode (E46) setting in the camera settings menu conforms to the standard used by your TV. E51 Reference Section
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    to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow a time (E55) Print multiple images (E57) When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Reference Section E52
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    printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing images saved on the memory card: • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab When using these methods
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    an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an angle. 1 2 3 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen. Print selection Reference
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    Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be printed,
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    4 Press flexible button 4 (c Paper size). 5 Press J or K to select the paper size, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default. PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size Paper size Default Reference Section 6 Press flexible
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    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). Print selection 2
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    4 Press H, and then press flexible button 2 (o Print selection), flexible button 3 (k Print all images), or flexible button 4 (g DPOF printing). Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and how many copies of each
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    Print all images One copy of each image saved in the internal memory or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing. Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to
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    number of copies Reference Section C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the printer are displayed. E60
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    reach 9999, a new folder is created. File numbers are assigned automatically starting with 0001. When shooting, a new folder is created each time the camera's internal clock changes dates. Note however that if the date changes while shooting continuously with Shoot at intervals or Take a series of
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    assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (E44), or a new memory card is inserted. E62 Reference Section
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    , the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do not pull the cord of the AC adapter. If the cord is pulled, the connection between the camera and power source is interrupted, and the camera turns off. Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Accessories are not waterproof. Reference Section
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    Cause/Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E39 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 10, 12 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn
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    28, 81 14 15 Error occurred while saving image. Format internal memory or memory card. E44 Camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or memory card. 14, E44, E61 Insufficient space to save a copy. Delete images from destination
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    edit selected image. Select images that support editing function. E8 Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with faster write speed. 14, F22 No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in
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    check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, press flexible button 3 (R Resume) to resume printing.* - Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty. Printer error: out of ink Replace ink cartridge and then press flexible button 3 (R - Resume) to resume printing.*
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    E68
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    and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product F2 The Camera...F2 The Battery...F5 The Battery Charger F6 Memory Cards ...F7 Cleaning and Storage F8 Cleaning...F8 Storage ...F9 Troubleshooting F10 Specifications F17 Approved Memory Cards F22 Supported Standards F23 Index F24 F1
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    (IPX8) equivalent waterproofing. If water seeps inside the camera, however, this could cause the components to rust and result in a high repair charge or the camera may not be repairable. After using the camera at the beach or underwater, make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is
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    that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. B Do Not Point the
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    battery or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost and the camera's memory or the memory card are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or service representative. B Notes About Smear White
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    exhausted can result in reduced battery life. When the battery level is low, be sure to charge the battery before using it. • Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage. • After removing the battery from the camera or battery charger
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    room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. The Battery Charger • Be sure to read
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    Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F22 • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • Before using a memory card with this camera, format
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    exterior. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty. Technical Notes and Index C More Information See "Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances" (A xvi) and "Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater" (A xviii) for more information. F8
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    be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the battery and operate the camera approx. once a month. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: • Next
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    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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem The camera is on but does not respond. Camera cannot be turned on. Camera turns
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    off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/ playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV
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    on movies and images captured using Take a series of pictures. 84, E41 Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 16, 19 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three minutes
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    Problem Camera cannot focus. Images are blurred. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. No sound when shutter is released. Cause/Solution
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    Problem It also may not light depending on the scene automatically selected by the camera when using A Point and shoot. 34, 46 Lens is dirty. Clean images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, - such as when shooting in a dark environment • When the
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    another make or model of digital camera. - Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode is not correctly set in the camera settings menu. • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. 84, E46 14 Technical Notes
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    Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten - by a computer. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera Type Number of effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Compact digital camera 10.1 million 1/2.9-in. type CCD; approx. 10.34 million total pixels NIKKOR lens with 3×
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    Data transfer protocol Video output Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG Voice messages: WAV Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) • 10 megapixels [3648 × 2736] • 4 megapixels [2272 × 1704] • 2 megapixels [1600 × 1200] ISO
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    185 g (6.6 oz) (including battery and SD memory card) -10°C - +40°C (14°F-104°F) (for land use) 0°C-40°C (32°F-104°F) (for underwater use) 85% or less (no condensation) JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent (under our testing conditions) Capacity to shoot pictures underwater up to a depth of
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    the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: D Large (10 megapixels) (3648 × 2736 and waterproof performance are not subject to the test). These tests do not guarantee that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under
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    32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Battery Charger MH-65 Rated input Rated output Supported rechargeable battery Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable Weight AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.08-0.05 A DC
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    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 card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may
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    print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is a standard that 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
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    25 Audio/video cable........ 69, E50, E63 Audio/video-in jack 69, E50 Auto flash 35 Auto off 21 Autofocus 62 B Battery 10, 12, 19 Battery chamber 3 Battery charger 10 Battery level 20 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3 Brightness 51 Brush xvi Button sound 52 C Camera settings 33
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    be used simultaneously 58 File name E61 Firmware version 84, E49 Flash 2, 32, 35 Flash lamp 3 Flash mode 35 Flash off 35 Flexible buttons 7 Focus 24, 60 Focus indicator 5 Focus lock 61 Folder name E61 Format internal memory 84, E44 Format memory cards........ 15, 84, E44 Formatting 15
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    74 Number of exposures remaining... 20, 55 O Optical zoom 23 Optional accessories E63 P Panorama Maker 72 Paper size E56, E57 Photo size 54 19, E36, E37 Printer 69, E52 R Rechargeable battery 10 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 10 Recording movies 78 Removing images from favorites... E20 Reset
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    a series of pictures I 45 Take soft pictures Q 47 Thumbnail display 65 Toy camera E7 Tripod socket 3, F19 TV 69, E50 U USB cable 69, 73, E54 USB/audio/video output connector 3, 68, 73, E50, E54 Using skin softening 41 V Video mode 84, E46 View 66, E26 View by date 67, E27 View favorites
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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. CT2L01(11) 6MN13211-01
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