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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • SD and SDHC 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 Images 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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    instructions where all those who use the product will read them. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or Charging AC
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    Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH-63 (available separately). To charge the battery with the camera, use either Charging or bend the USB cable, place it under to a Nikon-authorized service representative for
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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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    tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital accordance with the instructions, may cause 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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    handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 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. The following apply only to users
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    The Shutter-release Button...11 Attaching the Camera 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
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    in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 52 Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features 54 Shooting for a Panorama...62 Viewing Images by Date (List by Date 81 Viewing Images in List by Date Mode ...81 Operations in List by Date Mode ...82 List by Date Menu ...82 viii
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    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card 93 Editing Images...94 Editing Functions ...94 Image Editing ...96 k Quick Retouch: Camera...108 Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 109 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 113 Connecting to a Printer...114 Connecting the Camera
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    142 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance 142 Cleaning ...144 Storage ...144 Technical Notes and Index...145 Optional Accessories ...145 Approved Memory Cards ...145 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 146 Error Messages...147 Troubleshooting...151 Specifications ...158 Supported Standards ...161
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    Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S5100 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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    the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery charger, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
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    was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered
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    the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 5 67 9 8 Lens cover closed Zoom control 25 f : wide 25 1 g : tele 25 h : thumbnail playback........... 72, 74 i : playback zoom 75 j : help 51 2 Shutter-release button 11, 26 3 Power switch/power-on lamp 17, 133 4 Microphone 91, 101 5 Flash
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    button 8, 101 5 Charge lamp 15, 113 Flash lamp 31 6 Tripod socket 159 7 d button 10, 36, 83, 103, 121 8 l (delete) button 29, 92, 106 9 Cover latch 12, 20 10 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 12, 20 15 16 17 18 11 k (apply selection) button 9 12 Eyelet for camera strap 11 13
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    display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor indicator 63 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 22 8 Vibration reduction icon 23, 129 9 Motion detection icon 23, 130 10 "Date not set" indicator 123, 147 11 Travel destination icon 123 12 Date
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    icon in auto sort mode1 ....78 6 Battery level indicator 22 7 Movie options2 104 8 Image mode2 37 (a) Current frame number/ 9 total number of frames 28 (b) Movie length 106 10 Internal memory indicator 28 11 Movie playback indicator 106 12 List by date guide 81 13 Skin softening icon 98 14
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    Main Features of the Operation Controls 1 2 3 Introduction 4 5 6 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Control 10 78 Name Function Power switch Turns the camera on and off Shooting mode: releases the shutter (A 11, 26) Shutter-release button Playback mode: switches to the shooting screen Movie-record
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    Introduction Main Features of the Operation (A 29, 92, or 106) Shooting mode: displays the m (flash mode) menu (A 30) Playback mode: selects previous images Multi selector menu display: moves the highlight left/ returns to the previous screen Shooting mode: displays the p (macro mode) menu (A 33
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    Introduction Main Features of the Operation Controls Common Menu Operations Press the d button (A 9) to display the menu for the selected mode. Use is applied. Exit Autofocus mode Single AF Full-time AF Exit 4 When setting is finished, press the d button. The camera exits the menu display. 10
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    screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Exit Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab Press the multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press either the k button or K The selected menu is displayed The Shutter-release Button The camera features
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    (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 supplied battery. Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow
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    the Battery Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by
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    . 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 angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. USB
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    into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About three hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging the Battery The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet
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    or in damage to the camera. D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S5100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (A 108, 136). • The EN-EL10 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-63 (available separately
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    off. • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28). Charging the Battery First Steps C Power Saving switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button • In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby
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    , and Time When the first time the camera is turned on, the language- selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp
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    or press K. The clock starts. The lens extends and the screen used for taking pictures is displayed. Date D M Y 01 01 2010 00 00 Edit Date D M Y 15 11 2010 15 10 Edit C Date Imprint and Changing the Date and Time • To imprint the date on images while taking pictures, enable
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    Memory card slot B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera
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    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 S5100 (A 134). B The Write Protect Switch When memory card switch is in the
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    mode Multi selector 4 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Display (NO INDICATOR) B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery fully charged. Battery low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace
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    memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved on the camera's internal memory (approximately 32 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera ➝ Power switch, Shutter-release button, A button, or b (movie-record) button D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode • The flash mode (A 30) can be
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    in both hands. Keep fingers, hair and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator and microphone. When taking pictures in portrait ("tall") orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 2 Frame the picture. Frame the picture so that the intended subject is
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    is turned on, the zoom is at the widest position. • A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated. Zoom out Zoom in Digital Zoom Optical Digital zoom zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom
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    area or focus indicator may blink red. This indicates that 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 image will be saved to the memory card or
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    exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. B Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected in
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    saved in the camera's internal memory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are played back. 15/11/2010 15:30 0004.JPG Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 4/ 4 Internal memory indicator C When the Monitor
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    images cannot be recovered. To cancel, press H or I to select No and press the k button. Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Delete Current image confirm the selection. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor. B Notes on Deletion • Deleted
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    ft. 4 in.-8 ft.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce "red-eye" in portraits (A 31). W Off Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim. X Fill flash Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use
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    applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the
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    is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in the setup
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    the flash indicator glow green (to the left of G), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) from the lens. When the zoom is fully zoomed out, the camera camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens
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    saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected. D Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The
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    "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. F Smart portrait A 64 The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases
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    , set white balance to suit the light source. Metering A 41 Choose how the camera meters exposure. Continuous A 42 Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector). ISO sensitivity A 43 Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Color options A 44 Apply color effects to images as
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    mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The 1:8. O 640 × 480 640 × 480 Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or "Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 49) for
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    can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG × 2.5 O 640 × 480 227 29600 5 × 4/2 × 1.5 P 3968 × 2232 12 1500 34 × 19/13 × 7.5 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger
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    seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. b Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Preset Manual" for
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    b Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. The camera zooms in to manual. The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved. B Note on Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash
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    camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) The camera sets exposure for the entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted The camera 46) to meter off-center subjects. B Note on Metering When using digital zoom, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not
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    the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 49) for more information. B Note on BSS BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are
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    , pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting without the flash, shooting while using the zoom, etc., images may contain noise. Auto
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    vivid, "photoprint" effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome. The icon for the setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that 44 Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously" (A 49) for more information.
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    release button is pressed halfway, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor. 9 x Manual adjust flash, macro mode, self-timer, and exposure compensation settings, press the k button. To return to the focus area selection screen,
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    center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting. • There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See "Camera Settings that subject in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and
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    • Other faces framed by single border. Up to 12 The face closest to the center of the frame Up to 3 • Other faces framed by single border. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked
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    focuses. A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the
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    , or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560×1920 pixels). When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at Auto. When the digital zoom is in effect, Metering is fixed
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    Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Restricted function Blink warning Digital zoom Setting Continuous (A 42) Continuous (A 42) Descriptions When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is disabled. More on Shooting D More
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    Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically to that for the selected scene mode. For more information about features of scene modes, see page 54. Scene auto selector Beach 3 the desired scene type from the scene selection screen (step 2) and rotate the zoom control (A 4)
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    the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode portrait 9 g: Night landscape i: Close-up j: Backlighting Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in
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    • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may mode manually (A 51). C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • When the camera detects flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash
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    frame. • Digital zoom is not available. m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is
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    skin softening function before saving images (A 65). • If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • Digital zoom is not available. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. 2 Default setting can be modified. 55
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    using a tripod to stabilize the camera. m V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera (except when using 56 Night landscape
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    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 objects in the foreground may not always be in
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    focus area manually to where the subject is. Press the k button again to lock the selected focus area. Flash mode and exposure compensation settings can be adjusted and the self-timer can be enabled while the focus area is locked. • The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is
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    adjustment setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 45). Press the k flash. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 42). • As images are easily affected by camera
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    from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on the subject
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    p Panorama assist Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 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" (A 62) for more information. m W* n Off* p Off* o 0.0* * Default
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    best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 129) to Off in setup menu (A 120) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera white fixed direction I icon. If necessary, apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 32), first image, and press the shutter-release button. Repeat this process until the necessary number of
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    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 in each series. When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked. End 8 D Panorama Maker
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    double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others. 3 The shutter is automatically released. If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A 66) is activated and the shutter is automatically
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    after the shutter is released. C Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • Flash cannot be used when
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    button to take a picture. • When smile timer is enabled, an indicator 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
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    of the frame. The flash mode (A 30) is set to W (off) (the setting can be changed). 2 Register a subject. When the camera detects a face in border and press the k button. When the camera is unable to focus on the subject, the border will glow red. Change the composition and try registering the
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    button all the way down to release the shutter. More on Shooting B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Adjust zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu settings prior to registering the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject
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    camera continuously focuses once a subject is registered for subject tracking until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of lens the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. Face priority tracking When On is selected (default setting), if the camera
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    4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) with 16 thumbnails displayed to switch to calendar display. 72, 74 Return to the list by date screen. 81 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge the image up to 10×. Press the k button to return to full-frame 75 playback mode
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    Mode Function Switch to shooting mode Control A b Description A Press the A button or the shutter-release button. Pressing the b (movie-record) button will also return the camera to 28 shooting mode. C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Images Image orientation can be
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    thumbnail display to apply the calendar display (A 74), and images can be found by the date on which they were captured. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return - to button or the shutter-release button. Pressing the b (movie-record) button will also return the camera to 28 shooting mode.
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    Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When images marked using Print set (A 84) or Protect (A 88) are selected, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Protect icon Print set icon 1/ 10 C Thumbnail Display
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    12 13 Images can be selected for display based on the date camera's date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1, 2010. • The l button and d button are not available in calendar display. D List by Date Mode Only the images captured on the same date can be played back in list by date
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    image. • The guide displayed at bottom date can be deleted. Press the k button. 70 Create a cropped copy with only the enlarged portion and save the copy as a separate file. 100 Press the A button or the shutter-release button. Pressing the b (movie-record) button 28 will also return the camera
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    More on Playback Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Images Captured with Face Detection When zooming in (playback zoom) on an image captured using the face detection (A 47) by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the image will be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the center of the
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    date. 1 Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode selection menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose a Play playback mode. To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button. 3 Press the k button. The camera enters
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    full-frame playback mode, images of the same category can be played back (A 70) and edited (A 94). When the d button is pressed, the auto sort menu (A 80) is Mode Categories" (A 79). For information about operating the auto sort mode screen, see "Operations in Auto Sort Mode" (A 80). Press the k
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    normal playback mode (A 28) or list by date mode (A 81). • Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 93), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images or movies saved by a camera other than the COOLPIX S5100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. 79
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    Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen (A 78 step 2). Function Control Description A Select a category Press the A button or the shutter-release button. Pressing the b (movie-record) button will also return the camera to 28 shooting mode. b More
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    day is displayed on the list by date screen. 9,000 images can be displayed in list by date mode. If more than 9,000 images are saved on a memory card, "*" is displayed for the date containing the 9,001st image. • Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated as images captured
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    to return to the list by date screen. Press the l button to delete all images captured on the selected date, and a confirmation dialog will release button. Pressing the b (movie-record) button will also return the camera to 28 shooting mode. List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date
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    a small copy of the current image. E Voice memo A 91 Record voice memos for images. h Copy A 93 Copy files between the internal memory and a memory card. More on Playback Displaying the Playback Menu Press the c button to enter playback mode (A 70). Press the d button to display the playback
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    the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 161) printer's card slot • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab • Connecting the camera to selected for printing can be identified by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified
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    on Print Set When a print order is created in auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in selected category or captured on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to add images in the selected category or
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    a DPOF-compatible (A 161) printer that 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 printing (A 119). • Note that Date and Info settings are reset each
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    Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show." 1 Use the multi press the k button. 3 End the slide show or restart it. The screen shown on the right is displayed when the slide show has ended or is
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    protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See "Selecting Images" (A 89) for more information. Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (A 134). Protected images can be identified
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    Images When using one of the following features, a screen like Protect that shown on the right to switch back to 12- thumbnail display. Only one image can be selected for Rotate image and Back ON/OFF Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3. instructions displayed in the monitor. More on Playback 89
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    in portrait ("tall") orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select an image from the image selection screen (A 89). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90 degrees. Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image Back
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    menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos for images. E Voice memo and press the k button. The screen for recording voice memos is displayed. Playback menu Rotate about 20 seconds or when the k button is released. Do not touch the microphone during recording.
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    Playing Voice Memos Images for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired image in voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to record a voice memo for images captured with another make or 92 model of digital camera.
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    from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy images selected from the image selection screen (A 89). All images: Copy all images. Copy Exit Camera to card Selected images All images Exit B Notes on Copying Images • JPEG-, AVI-, and
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    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 Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions
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    are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. • Print marking (A 84) and protect settings (A 88) do not remain effective in
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    displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button. The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide show Protect Exit 3 Press the multi selector
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    on the right. Playback menu Quick retouch D-Lighting Skin softening Print set Slide show Protect Exit 3 Choose OK and press the k button. A new, edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, choose Cancel and press the k button. D-Lighting OK Cancel Copies created with the D-Lighting
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    softening and press the k button. The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed. If no preview of the copy. Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to the When the k button is pressed, a new, edited copy is created. Copies created with the skin softening
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    Image Editing g Small Picture: (Reducing Image Size) Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. Small
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    in "tall" (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3 Press the d button. Editing Images 4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. A
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    indicated 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 Speed blue skies, solid-colored walls, etc. This phenomenon occurs during the movie compression process and does not indicate camera focuses at the center of the frame and starts movie recording after the specified two or ten seconds. • The flash
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    The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Movie options Select an option for movie recording. Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses during movie recording. A 104 A 105 Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu is displayed. If the d button
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    with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is suited to playback on a wide screen TV. Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels y VGA (640 × 480) Image size: 640 VGA (640 × 480) z QVGA (320 × 240) Internal memory (approx. 32 MB) 9 s1 21 s 55 s Memory card (4 GB)2 20 min 45 min 1 h 50 min All
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    is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. Camera focuses continuously. Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording. Use of Single AF is
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    press the k button. 15/11/2010 15:30 0010.AVI Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback 10s Pausing 4s During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Rewind K Hold The COOLPIX S5100 is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
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    and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. Yellow White 3 Tune the television to
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    on the computer. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature "Nikon Transfer 2" to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported. • Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of
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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 113, 136). • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (A 145) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S5100 can
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    2 image transfer feature "Nikon Transfer 2" installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S5100 screen is displayed, battery charge has reached a sufficient level to begin transfer. • If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for Nikon
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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 113). 111
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    the procedure from step 4 (A 110). • To transfer images saved in the camera's internal memory, the images must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 93). D Starting ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 Manually Windows Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2. Double-clicking
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    124) 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-68P (A 14) to charge the battery and then set the camera's date and time. • If the camera is turned off
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    complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable B Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S5100 can be powered from
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    monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/11 2010 NO. 32 32 B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (A 136) in the camera's setup menu to Off and reconnect the
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    a Printer Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 115), follow the procedures described below to button. Print selection 15/11 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 2010 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback. NO. 32
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    of copies Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 115), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. The Print menu screen is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose
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    printing can be identified by the check mark (y) and the numeral Back indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been -frame playback or f (h) to display 12 thumbnails. • Press the k button when setting is complete. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, choose
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    of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, of copies 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.,
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    memory or memory card. Language A 135 Choose the language used for camera monitor display. Video mode A 135 Adjust settings necessary for connection to television. Charge by computer A 136 Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable
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    all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Exit Set up Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection Exit Basic Camera
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    enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image selection screen is displayed, select an image (A 89) and press
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    d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. • Select an item: press K or J (changes between D, M, Y, hour, minute, DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year
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    /2010 10:30 EDT:New York Toronto, Lima Home time zone Travel destination Exit Basic 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 inserted or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of
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    Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option. UTC +/- -11 , Hong Kong, Singapore +9 Tokyo, Seoul +10 Sydney, Guam +11 New Caledonia +12 Auckland, Fiji Basic Camera Setup 125
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    Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting
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    15:30 0004.JPG 9 4/ 4 Auto info (default setting) Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info above. If no operations are performed for a few seconds is displayed. 4/ 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info above. Basic Camera Setup 127
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    Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 86). 15.11.
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    Setup B Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction
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    images. 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. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations. • When the flash fires • In A (auto) mode, when
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    ft. 11 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. Note that for some scene digital zoom (A 25). Off Digital zoom will not be activated (except when recording movies). Basic Camera Setup B Notes on Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame. • Digital
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    is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when 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 on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off. Shutter sound
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    any of the following buttons will turn the monitor back on. ➝ Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (movie-record) button C Note on Auto Off The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations: • When a menu is displayed
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    important images to a computer before formatting. • 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 134 they are inserted into the COOLPIX S5100.
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    Setup Menu Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) M Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Finnish Swedish Turkish
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    whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 113). 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
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    (Setup menu) (A 121) M Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 47) when shooting someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor. The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released is framed by
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    Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera Rotate the zoom control to f (h). If the camera detects that more than one human subject blinked,
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    Setup Menu Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 121) 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 30) Self-timer (A 32) Macro mode (A 33) Exposure compensation (A 34) Default value Auto Off Off
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    (A 105) Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A 122) Photo info (A 126) Brightness (A 126) Date imprint (A 128) Vibration reduction (A 129) Motion detection (A 130) AF assist (A 131) Digital zoom (A 131) Button sound (A 132) Shutter sound (A 132) Auto off (A 133) Charge by computer (A 136) Blink warning
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    memory or on the memory card (A 29) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A 40) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Date (A 123), Language (A 135), and Video mode (A 135) Firmware
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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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    months and completely exhaust it before returning it to storage. • After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in the supplied battery case and store it in a cool place. • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at
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    Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Caring for the Camera C Notes on the Monitor • The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate
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    Cable EG-CP14 * When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (commercially available) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency. Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera
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    on camera monitor) Extension (indicates file memos .JPG .AVI .WAV File number digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_001"; A 62) and "NIKON memory or memory card is formatted (A 134), or a new memory card is inserted. Technical Notes and Index 146
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    Problem Clock not set. Solution Set date and time. A 123 B N Battery exhausted. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Prepare to charge or replace battery. 12, 14 Charge or replace battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery
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    Error Messages Display Problem Solution A P Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been formatted for use in COOLPIX S5100. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select No and make copies of any images which need to be kept before 21
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    Error Messages Display Problem Solution A u Cannot record movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Choose memory card with faster write speed. 20 N Memory contains no images. No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card 20 from the camera
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    Nikon-authorized 22 service representative. P Communications error Error occurred during communication with printer. Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. 115 System error Q Error has occurred in camera's internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera
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    below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings, and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution A Battery inserted in the camera cannot be charged. • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 12 • Confirm all connections. 14 • Off is
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    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 saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred
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    , or the No image captured when the b (movie-record) button. shutter-release button is • When menus are displayed, press the d 10 pressed. button. • Battery is exhausted. 22 • When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging. 31 Camera cannot focus. • The intended subject is one with which 27
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Image mode not available. Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled. 49 No sound when shutter is released. Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with some shooting modes and settings,
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). When taking pictures with V (auto with red- eye 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
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    than the category currently displayed. • Images saved by a camera other than the 79 COOLPIX S5100 and images copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Images saved in the internal memory or on - the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by
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    Troubleshooting Problem Images to be printed are not displayed. Cannot select paper size with camera. Cause/Solution A • Memory card contains no images. Replace the memory card. • Remove the memory card to print images 20 from the internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S5100 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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    / EH-68P (AR) and when no charge remains) Still pictures*: Approx. 200 shots Movies: Approx. 1 h 40 min (HD 720p) 1/4 (ISO 1222) Approx. 97.1 × 56.9 × 21.6 mm (3.9 × 2.3 × 0.9 in.) (excluding projections) Approx. 132 g (4.7 oz) (including battery and SD memory card) Technical Notes and Index 159
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    a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with
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    -wide standard that allows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.2 for digital still cameras, a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color
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    Exposure compensation 34 m Flash mode 30 j Help 51 C List by date mode 81 p Macro mode AVI 146 162 B Backlighting o 60 Battery 12, 14, 124 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 16, 145 Battery latch 12 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 12, 20 Beach Z 56 Best shot selector 42 Black
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    File name 146 Fill flash 30 Fireworks show m 60 Firmware version 141 Fixed range auto 43 Flash 30, 39 Flash lamp 31 Flash mode 30, 31 Flash off 30 Fluorescent 39 Focus 26, 45 Focus indicator 6 Focus lock 46 Folder name 146 Food u 59 Format internal memory 134 Format memory card 21, 134 Formatting 21
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    , 22 Power-on lamp 8, 17, 18, 22 Preset manual 40 Print 84, 116, 117 Print set 84 Print set date option 85, 86 Printer 114 Protect 88 Q Quick retouch 96 QVGA 104 R Rechargeable battery 145 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14, 145 Recording movies 101 Red-eye reduction 30, 31 Reset all 139 164 Rotate
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    Tripod socket 5, 159 TV 107 U USB cable 109, 115, 145 USB/audio/video output connector 107, 109, 115 V VGA 104 Vibration reduction 129 Video mode 135 ViewNX 2 108, 112 Vivid color 44 Voice memo 91 Volume 92, 106 W WAV 146 Welcome screen 122 White balance 39 Z Zoom control 8, 25, 106 Zoom in 25
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    Index 166 Technical Notes and Index
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