Nikon COOLPIXS31WHT manual

No repr oduction in an y form of this ma nual, in whole or in part (excep t for brief quotation in critical articl es or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIK ON CORPORA TION. CT 2L01(11) 6MN13211-01 DIGIT AL CAMERA Ref erence Manual[...]

F eature Highligh ts of the C OOLPIX S31 Let your camera t ake over A Point and Shoot ........... ............... ................ .......... A 34 When you set the camer a to A Point and shoot, the camera automatical ly enters scene auto selector mode. There’ s no need to change the mode: simply point the camera at the su bject. The camera determ[...]

i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playbac k Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Genera l Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. Befo re using the camera, please read the informa tion in “For Your Safety” ( A ix) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproo f, Condensation“ ( A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manua[...]

iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right aw ay, see “The Basi cs 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).[...]

iv Introduction Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find th e information you need, the foll owing symbols and conventions are used in this manual: • SD, SDHC, an d SDXC memory cards are referre d to as “memory cards” in this manual. • The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “def ault setti[...]

v Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: http://www.europe-[...]

vi Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Before ta king pictur es on impor t ant occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that ma y result from product malfunction. About the Manuals •[...]

vii Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproducti on Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or rep roduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or othe r device may be pu nishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper m oney, co[...]

viii Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form atting data storage devices su ch as memory car ds or built-in camera memor y does not completely er ase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recover ed from discarded storage devices using commercially avail able software, potentially re[...]

ix Introduction For Y ou r S a f e t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety in structio ns where a ll those who use the pro duct will read t hem. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you no[...]

x Introduction Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery, brush, or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices[...]

xi Introduction Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Charger • Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery [...]

xii Introduction Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photogr aphing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in. ) from the subject . Do not operate the flas h with the flash window touching a person or ob[...]

xiii Introduction Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commissio n (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful[...]

xiv Introduction Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon f or your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of Califor[...]

xv Introduction <Important> Shockproof , W a terproof , Dustproof , C ondensa tion • Make sure to read th e following instructions a s well as the instructions pr ovided in “Caring for the Product” ( F 2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has pas sed Nikon’s in-house test (d rop test from a height of 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on a [...]

xvi Introduction Notes About Waterproof an d Dustproof Performances The camera is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and IEC/JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) for up to 60 minutes.* This rating doe s not guarantee the waterproo f performance of the cam era or that the came[...]

xvii Introduction • If a foreign substance adhe res to the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-cha mber/memory card slot cover (such as the hinge, memory ca rd slot, and connectors), remove it immediately with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside the battery-ch amber/memory card slot co ver, rem[...]

xviii Introduction Notes About Using the Camera Unde rwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deep er than 5 m (16.4 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use th e camera underwater for 6 0 minutes or more. • Use the camera in the water temperature range 0°C–40?[...]

xix Introduction 1. Keep the battery-chamber/m emory card slot cover cl osed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the c amera with t ap water, or immerse the ca mera in a sh allow basin fil led with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operat e properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the[...]

xx Introduction 3. After making sure that there are no water dr oplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory ca rd slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, an d use the blower to remove any foreign substances. • If you open the cover before the camera is th oroughly dried, water droplets ma[...]

xxi Introduction Notes About Operating Temp erature and Humidity and Condensation The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – + 40°C (14°F–104°F). When you use t he camera in cold climate regi ons, ob serve th e following pr ecautio ns. Keep the camera and spare batte ries in a warm place before use. • The perfo[...]

xxii Introduction T able of Co ntents Introduction ............ .............. ............... .......... ii Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manu al ................ ............... .................. . iii Information and P recautions ......... .................. .. v For Your Safety ..........[...]

xxiii Introduction Change Sounds ................................................. 52 Choose a Size................ ...................................... 54 Choose a Photo Size..... ............... ................... ...... 54 Choose a Movie Frame Size ............... .............. 56 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ... .............[...]

xxiv Introduction Settings...................................................... E 27 Z More Playback Options ............... .... E 27 G View by D ate ....... ............... .................. ..... E 27 F View Favorites ................... ............... ........ E 29 z Print Order/Retou ch ........................... E 30 y Retouch ...........[...]

1 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chap ter descr ibes the par ts of the c amera and also explains how to use basic c amera features. The Camera Body ................... ............... ..................2 Attaching the Ca mera Strap ............ ............... ................ ............... [...]

2 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Camera B od y 9 8 7 66 5 4 3 2 1 1 Shutter-release bu tton ......... ................... ........ 24 2 Power switch /power-on lamp .... ............... 20 3 Flash ............ ............... ............... ............... ............... .... 35 4 Self-timer lam p............... ................... .[...]

3 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 11 9 8 10 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Flexible buttons ...... ............... ................. 7, 32, 66 2 Monitor ..... ................... .................. ............... ............... 5 3 Flash lamp ... ............... ............... ............... .............. . 35 4 Multi selector H : Telephoto ........[...]

4 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Attaching the Came ra Strap Pass the strap through eith er the left or right strap eye let and attach the strap. 2 1[...]

5 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Monitor • The information that is disp layed in the monitor during sh ooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s s ettings and state of use. Shooting Mode 1 0 10 F 3.3 F3 . 3 1/250 1/250 29m 0s 29m 0s 999 999 1 3 2 1 0 10 4 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 15 18 8 6 9 5 16 30s 30s 1m 1m 5m 5m 29m 0s [...]

6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Playback Mode 15:30 15:30 15/05/2013 15/05/2013 999 999 1 3 24 11 12 13 14 6 5 29m 0s 29m 0s 999 999 9999 9999 29m 0s 29m 0s 7 8 9 10 1 Flexible icons ........ ............... ................... .............. .... 7 2 Date of recording ............. ................... .............. . 16 3 Time of recor[...]

7 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the F lexible Buttons If you press a flexible bu tton while the shooting screen or playback scre en is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can c hange various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are refe rred to as “flexibl e butto n 1[...]

8 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button n ext to it. • When Q is displayed, pres s flexible button 1 to return to the pre vious screen. • When the menu cont ent continues on anot her page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Press the mu lti selector H or I to di[...]

9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ............................ ............. ............ ............... ............. . 10 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery .......... ............ ............ ................ ............ ............. .......... 12 Preparation [...]

10 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Char ge the Battery 1 Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. 2 Insert the included Rechar geable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 int o the included Battery Charger MH-65 by sliding the batt ery forward ( 1 ), and then press down until it locks int o place ( 2 ). • The CHARG E lamp starts[...]

11 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding the CHARGE Lamp Status Description Flashes Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. Flashes quickly • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. C[...]

12 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 2 Insert the Batt ery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included battery. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicate d by the arro w ( 1 ), and fully insert the battery ( 2 ). • When the bat tery is insert ed correctly, the batter[...]

13 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 21) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have tu rned off before opening the battery-chamber/memor y card slot cover. To eject the ba ttery, open the battery-chamber/ m emory card slot cover and slide the ora nge battery latch in the direction indicate[...]

14 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and then open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Turn off t he camera before opening the cove r. 2 Insert a memory card. • Slide the memor y card in until it cl icks into place. B Inserting a Mem ory C[...]

15 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Memory Card Before opening the batt ery-chamber/memory card slo t cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the powe r-on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory car d in lightly with your finger ( 1 ) to partially eject it, and then pull it ou t straight ( 2 ). B High Temperature Caution[...]

16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 4 Set the Display Language , Date, and T ime When the camera is turne d on for the first time, the langua ge-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu back ground setting screen are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the [...]

17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. 5 Press H , I , J , or K to set the dat e and time, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D , M , Y , hour, and minute). • Edit the date and time: Press H or I . • Apply the settin g: Select the [...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 7 Press J or K to select the background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To restore the default b ackground image, pres s flexible button 3 ( P ). • The camera enters s hooting mode and you can take pictures us ing A Point and shoot[...]

19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language ( E 45), Date and time ( E 39), and Menu backgro und ( E 46) settings in the l camera settings menu ( A 84). • You can enable and disable daylig ht saving time by selecting Date and tim[...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery Level In dicator Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictu res that can be taken is display ed. • C is di s pl ay e d[...]

21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turn s off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the monitor tu rn off. ?[...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 F rame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, th e camera strap, and other obje cts away from the le ns, flash, and m icrophone. 2 Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired subject. 15m 0s 15m 0s 780 780 C When Using a Tripod We recommend usin g a tripod to stabilize th e[...]

23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom When you press the multi-select or H or I , the zoom indicator is displayed on the right side of the monitor and the optic al zoom is activated. • To zoom in closer to the subj ect, press H (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger ar ea, press I (wide-angle). When you turn the came ra on[...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 25). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). Wh en the subject is i n focus, the double border turns green. • When no faces are detected: The camera focuses on the s ubj[...]

25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shu tter speed and apert ure value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when y ou feel resistance. Focus and exposur e re main locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the sh[...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode ) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displaye d full-frame. 2 Use the multi se lector to select an image to displa y. • Display the pre vious image: Pres s J • Display the next image: Press K • Press [...]

27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefl y at low resolutio n imme diately after switchi ng to the prev ious image or next image. • When images in which the face ( A 60) was detected at the time of shootin g are displayed, depending upon the orientati on of the detected face, th e images are autom[...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Delete Images 1 Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flex ible button 3 ( n ). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion me thod. • n Erase this pictur e only : Only the current image is delete d. • o Erase select ed picture s : Multiple image s can be s[...]

29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Selecting which images you want to delete 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 ( S ). • A check mark appears next to the selected image. • A check mark is disp layed or remove d every time you press flexi ble button 2 ( S ). • Press flexib l[...]

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31 Shooting Features Shooting Features This chapt er describe s A Point and shoot and the features that are available when shooting. You can adjust settings according to the sh ooting conditions and th e kind of pictures you want to take. Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) ... 32 A Point and Shoot ................ ............... .[...]

32 Shooting Features F eatur es A vailable in Sho oting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu . You can cha nge the following settings. Flexible button Option Description A A Point and shoot – Sets the shooting m ode to A Point and shoot. 34 Z Flash mode/ self-t imer Flash Allows you to set the flash mode. 35 Self-time r [...]

33 Shooting Features l Settings Change soun ds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 52 Choose a size Set the size of photos (still imag es ) and movies. 54 Camera settings Allows yo u to change a num ber of gene ral settings. 84 Flexible button Option Description A B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot[...]

34 Shooting Features A P oint and Shoot When this camera is used fo r the first time, the shooting m ode is set to A Point and shoot. When you fra me a picture, t he camera automaticall y determines t he scene and s elects the optimal settings, al lowing you to take pictures with ea se. A Point and shoot is the default sho oting mode for this camer[...]

35 Shooting Features Using the F lash You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. The flash mode sele cted while using A P oint and shoot ( A 34) is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Available Flash Modes Enter shooti ng mode M flexible button 2 ( Z ) M flexible button 2 ( x Flash) w Auto flash •[...]

36 Shooting Features 1 Press flexible button 2 ( w Auto flash ), fle xib le but to n 3 ( y Flash off ), or flexible button 4 ( x Always fire flash ). • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ). 2 Frame the subject and take a picture. Auto ash Flash Flash o Always re ash B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cann[...]

37 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can re lease the shut ter about 10 seco nds after you pre ss the shutter- release button. The sel f-timer is useful when you wa nt to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avo id the effects of camera shake tha t occur when you press the shut ter- release button. Wh[...]

38 Shooting Features 3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-tim er starts, and the num ber of seconds remaining before the shutter i s released is displaye d in the monitor . The self-t imer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second be fore the shutter is released, th e lamp stops flashin g a[...]

39 Shooting Features Using the Smile T imer If the camera detects smiling face s, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-rel ease button. The skin softening f unction makes facial skin t ones softer . 1 Press flexible button 3 ( Y Smile timer ). • U is displayed. 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a person’[...]

40 Shooting Features B Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes About Face Detection ➝ ( A 60) B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 58). C Auto Off When Using S[...]

41 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shu tter is release d when us ing A Point and shoot or smile timer, t he camera detects one or more person ’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usua l to save images after shooting. • Under some [...]

42 Shooting Features Choose a Style (Shooting Suit ed to Sc enes and Effects) When one of the following styles (shooting scenes and effect s) is selected, camera set tings are automa tically o ptimized fo r the se lected sce ne. Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired style (shooting scene and effect), and then pr ess flexible button [...]

43 Shooting Features Characteristics of Each Style H Shoot close-ups • The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The closest di stance at which the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zo om indicator turns g reen, the camera can focus on subj[...]

44 Shooting Features O Shoot at intervals • The camera can automatically capt ure still images at pre- determined i ntervals. Im ages cap tured in one shooting are saved in one f older and can be viewed in a slide show ( A 66). • Press flexible button 2 ( d Shoot every 30 seconds ), flexible button 3 ( e Shoot once a minute ), or flexib le butt[...]

45 Shooting Features J Shoot under water • Use when ta king pictures underwater. • The closest di stance at which the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zo om indicator turns g reen, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in .) from the front of the protecti[...]

46 Shooting Features K Photograph fireworks • The camera focuses at infinity. • The focus indicator ( A 5) always turns green when the shutter- release bu tton is pressed halfway. • The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off ( A 35). • The self-timer is not available ( A 37). L Mirror • You can take pictures that are laterally symmetrical [...]

47 Shooting Features Q Take soft pictures • Softens the i mage by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the g uide displayed in the monitor. • The closest di stance at which the camera can focus varies de pending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zo om indicator turns g reen, the camera can focus on subjects [...]

48 Shooting Features Dec ora te You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures . Seven different frames are available. • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at F Small (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 flexib le [...]

49 Shooting Features Change Colors You can adjust brightness ( exposure compen sation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also sele ct one color to keep in your pictures and t urn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. 1 Press flexible button 2 ( b Brighter/ darker ), flexible button 3 ( c More vivid/less vivid ), or flexible[...]

50 Shooting Features 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ). 4 Frame the subject and take a picture. Brighter/darker B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions ( A 58). C Notes About Change Colors • The Brighter/darke r , More vivid /less vivid and Highli[...]

51 Shooting Features b Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adju st the ove rall brightness of the image. • Press J and move the cursor t o the left to ma ke the overall image darker. Press K and move the cursor to the right to make it brighter. c Adjusting Vividness (Saturation) You can adju st the overa ll vividness of the image[...]

52 Shooting Features Change Sounds Allows you to configur e the shutter and button sounds . You can select one of eight differe nt sounds, or turn sounds off. 1 Press flexible butt on 2 or flexible button 3. • y Pick a shutter sound : Set the shutter sound. • x Pick a button sound : Set the button sound. • Press flexib le button 4 ( z Turn so[...]

53 Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the type of sou nd. • y : Set the standard sounds. • z : Sounds are not he ard. • Press flexib le button 3 ( A ) to play the selected sound. • To cancel, press flexib le button 1 ( Q ). • The screen d isplayed when y Pick a shutter sound was selected in ste p 1 is shown here[...]

54 Shooting Features Choose a Size Set the size of pictures (stil l images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size You can select the combina tion of image size and image quality (i. e., image compres sion ratio) that is used when saving images . The highe r the image mode setting, the lar ger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the com[...]

55 Shooting Features C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The followin g table lists the approximat e number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JP EG compression, the numb er of images that can be saved varies gr eatly depending on the composition of the imag e, even when memory capacit y and image mode settings rem[...]

56 Shooting Features Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired mo vie type to record. Larger image sizes mean gr eater image q uality and large r movie file sizes. * When no me mory card is insert ed (i.e., w hen us ing the camera’s internal memory), the setting is fixed at H Small (640) . • The frame rate is approx. 30 frames per second for[...]

57 Shooting Features C Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subjec t movement and imag e composition, even wh en memory cap acity and movie frame size remain con stant. Availabl e recording time may als[...]

58 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Cannot Be U sed Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Description Flash Choose a style ( A 42) Flash cannot be used when taking pictur es using Photograph food , Take a series of pictures , or Photograph fireworks . Self-ti mer Choose a style ( A 42) Self-timer[...]

59 Shooting Features Electro nic VR Choose a style ( A 42) Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot at in tervals , Take a series of pict ures , or Photograph fireworks . Digital zoom Smile timer ( A 39) Digital zoom cannot be used when ta king pictures using smile timer . Choose a style ( A 42) Digital zoom cannot be used wh[...]

60 Shooting Features F ocusing Using Face Detection When using the following shoo ting modes a nd settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically fo cus on people’s faces. If the c amera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that t he camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other[...]

61 Shooting Features Focus Lock When the camera focuse s on an object in the ce nter of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. The following explai ns how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the f ocus are a is displayed in the center of t he frame. 1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subjec[...]

62 Shooting Features B Subjects Not Suitable f or Autofocus The camera may not focus as expecte d in the following situati ons. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus are a or the focu s indicator turn s green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differi ng brightness are incl uded in the sce[...]

63 Playback Features Playback Features This chapter describe s the features that are availa ble when playing back images. Playback Zoom .............. ................ ............... ....... 64 Thumbnail Display ..................... ................ ......... 65 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 66 Connecting the Camera to a[...]

64 Playback Features Play back Zoom Press the multi sele ctor H during full-frame playback mode ( A 26) to zoom in on the center of the image disp layed in the monitor or on the face detec ted at the time of shooting if a face was detected. • You can change the zoom rati o by pressing H or I . Images can be zoomed up to approx. 10×. • To move [...]

65 Playback Features Thumbnail Displa y Press the multi selec tor I in full-frame playback mode ( A 26) to display images in contact sheets of thum bnail images. • You can view multiple im ages on one screen, making it eas y to find the image you want. • Press J or K to select an image, and the selected image is magnified and displayed at the c[...]

66 Playback Features F eatures A vailable in Play back Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mo de, yo u can select one o f the flexible but tons ( A 7) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu Option Description A V Have fun with pictures Exchange messages 1 Allows you to add voice messages to your images. E 2 Pi[...]

67 Playback Features 1 Available when a sti ll image is displayed. 2 Available when a movie is displayed. n Erase Erase this picture only Allows you to delete only the image currently displa yed ( A 28). A 28 Erase s elected pictures Allows you to select mult iple images and delete them ( A 29). A 29 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all i ma[...]

68 Playback Features Connecting the Camer a to a TV , Computer , or P rinter You can enhance yo ur enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connectin g the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Fo r in formation about the co[...]

69 Playback Features Viewing images on a TV E 50 You can vie w the cam era’s imag es and mo vies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the vide o 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 simple retouching and ma[...]

70 Playback Features Using V iewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfe r, view, edit and share images. Install ViewN X 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connect ion is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh[...]

71 Playback Features 1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instruction s for operating the C D-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is di splayed, double-click the We lcome icon. 2 Select a language in[...]

72 Playback Features 5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displ ayed. • Windows: Click Yes . • Mac OS: Click OK . The following soft ware is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transf er 2: For transferri ng images to the computer - ViewNX 2: F or viewing, editing, and p rinting tra[...]

73 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to th e computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB co nnection : Tu rn the camera off and ensure th at the memory c ard is inserte d in the camera. Connect the camera to the comp uter using the include d USB cable. Turn the camera on. To [...]

74 Playback Features If a message is displayed pr ompting you to c hoose a program , select Niko n Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displaye d, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1U n d e r Import pictures and videos , click Change program . A program selecti on dialog will be displayed; select Im[...]

75 Playback Features 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to th e computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card sl ot, choose the appropri ate option in the computer operatin g system to eject the remova b le disk corresp onding to the memory card and then remove the card fr[...]

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77 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. Recording Movies ....................... ................ ......... 78 Playing Back Movies .............. .................. ............ 81 15m 0s 15m 0s 780 780 7m30s 7m30s[...]

78 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b ( e movie-record) button. When no memory car d is inserted (i.e. , when using the camera ’s internal me mory), the movie frame size ( A 56) setting is fixed at H Small (640) . G Large (720p) is not available. 1 Display the shooting screen. • Yo[...]

79 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Saving Movies After a movi e has been recorded, it is not fully sa ved to the internal memory or m emory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open th e battery-chambe r/memory card slot cover . Removing the memory card o r the batte ry while a mov ie is being saved may[...]

80 Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected ( A 62). Should this occur, try the following. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intend ed subject—in the center of the frame, press the b ( e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the [...]

81 Recording and Playing Back Movies Play ing Back Mov ies 1 Press the c (shooting/ playback mode ) button to s witch to play back mode. 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select a movie and then press flexible button 2 ( Z ). • Movies can be iden tified by th e movie recor ding time indicator ( A 6). 3 Press flexible button 4 ( G View movie ).[...]

82 Recording and Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback You can use the flexible bu ttons to perform the following operations. Adjusting Volume Press the multi selec tor H or I during playback. Function Icon Description Advanc e B Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind C Hold down the button to r ewind the movie. Pause D[...]

83 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup This chapter describe s the various se ttings t hat can be adjus ted in the l camera settings menu. • See “Using the Flexible Buttons” ( A 7) for information about using the camera’s menus. • For further deta ils about each setting, refer to “ l Camera Settings” in the Reference Section ( E[...]

84 General Camera Setup Cam era S e tt in gs M en u The following items can be se t in the camera settings menu: Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned[...]

E 1 E Reference Section Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed info rmation and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pi ctures E Exchange Me ssages..... ................ ............ ............ ............. ............... ....... E 2 V Picture Play .................. ............ ................ ............ .........[...]

E 2 Reference Section E Ex change Messages You can record voice mess ages using the camera’s mic rophone and attach the messages to your pictures. • You can attach up t o two messages to each im age. Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ). 2 Press flexible button 2 ( I Leave a message ). • You cannot select this option if the [...]

E 3 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ). • Recording starts. You ca n record a message for up to about 20 seconds. • Press flexib le button 2 ( q ) again to stop recording. • Do not touch the cam era’s microphone during recording. • If battery power runs out, recordi ng stops automatically. • The message is saved when yo u[...]

E 4 Reference Section Leave a Reply 1 Press flexible button 2 ( q Record ). 2 Press flexible button 3 ( J Leave a reply ). • You cannot select this op tion if the i mage does not have a me ssage attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message” ( E 2) 3 Press flexible button 2 ( q ). • Once recording starts, the operations are th e same as explained in[...]

E 5 Reference Section Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 ( K Play recordings ). • The camera plays the me ssage. If two messages have be en recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexibl e button 1 ( Q ) to stop playback. • Press the mu lti selector H or I during playback to adjust playback volume. • If battery power runs out,[...]

E 6 Reference Section 2 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( R Yes ). • Only the message is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted. No Erase voice recordings? Yes B Notes About Exchange Messages • When an image with messages attached is delete d, both the image and its [...]

E 7 Reference Section V Picture Play You can use the following fea tures to edit your images . Edited images are saved as separa te files ( E 61). Picture Play Features Editing function Description Q Soften pictures ( E 9) Soften the image by adding a slight blur aroun d the center of the image. f Add starbursts ( E 10) Produce star-like rays of li[...]

E 8 Reference Section B Notes About Picture Play • This camera cannot edit imag es capt ured with anothe r make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed prope rly on another make or model of digita l camera. It m ay also be impos sible to tr ansfer them to a computer using another make or model o[...]

E 9 Reference Section Q Soften Pictures Soften the image by adding a slight blur around th e ce nter of the imag e. Four blur re gions are available. Press the multi selector J or K to select the area to be blurred, and then press flexible butt on 4 ( O ). • To add a slight blur to the entire image , press k . • To cancel, press flex ible butto[...]

E 10 Reference Section f Add Starbursts Produce star-like rays of light that radiate ou tward from bright obje cts such as sunlight reflections or stre et lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playback mode M select an image M flex[...]

E 11 Reference Section W Add a Fisheye Effect Make an image look as if it were captured with a fishey e lens. Th is effect is well-suit ed for images captured using Shoot close-ups ( A 43) in the shooting menu. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playback mode M select an image [...]

E 12 Reference Section M Add a Diorama Effect Make an image look like a miniature scene cap tured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images ca ptured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of th e image. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playb[...]

E 13 Reference Section Z Toy Camera Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effe ct is well-suited for landscapes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 ( V ) M flexible button 3 ( V Picture play ) M press J[...]

E 14 Reference Section d Change Colors Allows you to adjust image col ors. Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired setting, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Four different sett ings are available. 1 Viv id color (default setting): Use to achieve a vivid, photoprint effect. 2 Black-and-white: Save images in black-and- white.[...]

E 15 Reference Section 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 select a color, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To cancel, press flex ible button 1 ( Q ). Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 ( V ) M flexible button [...]

E 16 Reference Section A Decorate You can add a frame around your images. S even different frames a re available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as desc ribed below. • When the original image is 2 megapixels ( 1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200). • When[...]

E 17 Reference Section D Make Photo Albums You can display images similarly to a photo al bum. Five different ph oto album designs are available. The created a lbum is saved as a se parate image of 10 megapixels (3648 × 2736) in size. Making Photo Albums 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image. 2 Press flexible button 2 ( S ). • A c[...]

E 18 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 4 Press J or K to select the d esired photo album design, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have be en displayed, the camer a returns to Have fun wit h pictures menu. • To cancel before the photo album has been created,[...]

E 19 Reference Section F F a vorites By adding images to favor ites you can so rt your favorite images from others. Once images are added, use View favorites to play back only the images that have been added to favo rites. Adding Images to Favorites • By viewing only the images that have been added to favorites, you can easily find the desired im[...]

E 20 Reference Section 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 select ed image is r emoved from favor ites. 1 5 15 15:30 15:30 15/05/2013 15/05/2013[...]

E 21 Reference Section m Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the inter na l memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Background music is played during playbac k. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme ( E 25). Choose Pictures 1 Press flexible button 3 ( o Choose pictu[...]

E 22 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins . • To pause playback, press flexib le button 4 ( D ). To exit, press fl exible button 1 ( Q ). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the n ext image or J to display the previous image. Press and hold K or J to fast for[...]

E 23 Reference Section Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 ( o Choose pictures ). • The first imag e in the folder where im ages captured u sing the Shoot a t intervals are saved is disp layed. 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 button 3 ( n[...]

E 24 Reference Section 5 Press flexible button 4 ( O ). 6 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins . Choose pictures Pick a series Pick a speed Start Slide show Choose pictures Choose a theme[...]

E 25 Reference Section Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 ( n Choo se a theme ). 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. • You can select o Anima ted (default setting), o Pop art , or p Classic . 3 Press flexible button 2 ( A Start ). • The slide show begins . Start Slide show Choose pictures Choose a theme Animated[...]

E 26 Reference Section G V iew Movie Allows you to play back movies ( A 81). Available when a movie is displayed. Enter playback mode M flexible butt on 2 ( Z ) M f lexible button 4 ( G View movie)[...]

E 27 Reference Section Z More Playback Options Allows you to selec t a date and view images that were captured on that date or play ba ck images added to favorites. G View by Date 1 Press flexible button 2 ( G View by date ). 2 Press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to select the desired date, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • Images a[...]

E 28 Reference Section 3 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 flexib le button 1 ( Q ) to return to the screen displayed i n step 2. • Press flexib le button 4 ( S ) to re turn to full-frame playback mode ( A 26). 15:30 15:30 15/05/2013 15/05/[...]

E 29 Reference Section F View Favorites 1 Press flexible button 3 ( F 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 flexib le button 1 ( Q ) to return to the screen displayed i n step 1. • Press flexib le button 4 ( S ) to re turn t[...]

E 30 Reference Section z Print Order/Retouch Copy or rotate images or cre ate a small copy of the current image. You can also specify the image to be printed and t he number of copies to be pr inted. y Retouch h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Press flexible button 2 ( h Copy ). 2 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to se[...]

E 31 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy method. • j Selected ima ges : Copies ima ges selected from the image selection scre en. Proceed to st ep 4. • i All images : Copies all images . Proceed to step 7. 4 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image. 5 Press flexible button 2 ( S ). • A check mark is d[...]

E 32 Reference Section B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-form at files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured w ith anothe r make of camera or that have been modifi ed on a computer. • When copying im ages for which Print ord er ( E 35) options are en abled, the print order settings are not copied.[...]

E 33 Reference Section d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orient ation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees c lockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in port rait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. 1 Press flexible button 3 ([...]

E 34 Reference Section s Small Picture Create a small copy of th e 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 ratio of 1:16. • [...]

E 35 Reference Section a Print Order When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following me thods, the Print order option in the playback menu is u sed to create digi tal “print or ders”. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible ( F 23) printer’s card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. ?[...]

E 36 Reference Section 3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date : Print the shooti ng date on all images i n the print order. • Info : Print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on al l images in the print order. • Date and Info turn on and off each time[...]

E 37 Reference Section B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Informati on When the Date and Info settings are enabled i n the print or der option, shooting date and shooti ng information are printed on im ages when a DPOF-comp atible printer ( F 23) that supports printing of shooting date an d shooting information is used. • Shooting [...]

E 38 Reference Section l Came ra S ett in gs Welcome Screen Select whether or not the welco me screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button 2 ( I Welcome screen) Option Description h Off The camera enters s hoot ing or[...]

E 39 Reference Section Date and Time Set the camera clock. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button 3 ( J Date and time) Option Description j Date format The available date formats are Year/Month/ Day , Month/Day/Year , and Day/M onth/Yea r . J Date and time Allow[...]

E 40 Reference Section Brightness Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default sett ing is 3. • Press the mu lti selector J or K to sel ect the desired brightness and th en press flexible butto n 4 ( O ). Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M flexibl e button[...]

E 41 Reference Section Print Date The shooting date can be impr inted on the images when shooting, allowing the in formatio n to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( E 37). Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 ( L Print [...]

E 42 Reference Section Electronic VR Select whether to use el ectronic VR (vibration reduc tion) when taking still pictures . Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 3 ( M Electronic VR) Option Description M Auto In the follo wing conditions, th e effect[...]

E 43 Reference Section AF Assist Enable or disa ble AF-assist illu minator, which assists autofo cus operation when the subjec t is dimly lit. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 ( r AF assist) Option Description Auto (default setting) The AF-assis[...]

E 44 Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this optio n to format th e internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memor y or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to tra nsfer important data to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To forma[...]

E 45 Reference Section Language Select one of 34 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 ( P L angua ge) Czech Finnish Danish Swedish German Vietnamese (Default setting) Turkish Spanish Ukraini[...]

E 46 Reference Section Menu Background Select one of five background de signs to be used for a men u screen or thumbnail playback mode. • Press the mu lti selector J or K to sel ect the desired design and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). • To restore the defau lt background image, press flexible button 3 ( P ). Video Mode Adjust settings fo [...]

E 47 Reference Section Reset All When flexible button 3 ( R Reset ) is selected, the came ra’s settings are restored to the ir default values . Shooting Menu Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I three ti mes M flexible button 3 ( S Reset all) Option Default value Fla[...]

E 48 Reference Section Camera Settings Menu Others • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering ( E 61). Afte r a reset, the camera determines the largest file nu mber in th e internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number. To re set file numbering to “0001”, delete all image s s[...]

E 49 Reference Section Firmware Version View the current c amera firmware version. Enter shootin g mode or playback mod e M flexible butt on 4 ( l ) M flexi ble button 4 ( l Camera settings) M press I three ti mes M flexible button 4 ( V Firmware Version) COOLPIX S31 Ver.x.x[...]

E 50 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a TV Connect the camera to a TV using an option al audio/video cable ( E 63) to play back images or 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 p lug to the audio-in jack on the TV. 3 [...]

E 51 Reference Section 4 Hold down t he c (shooting/ playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • The camera ent ers playba ck mode and images are displaye d on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor re mains off. B Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the came ra connector is pr operly ori[...]

E 52 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Prin ter Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 23) printers can connect the cam era directly to the printer and print images without using a comput er. Follow the procedure s below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printi ng and number of copies using Print order optio n ( E 35) Connect[...]

E 53 Reference Section Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a batte ry wi th a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter E H-62F ([...]

E 54 Reference Section 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors ar e properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessiv e force. When disconne cting the cable, do not rem ove the cable at an angle. 4 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge star[...]

E 55 Reference Section Printing Individual Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 53), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be printed, and then press flexible button 4 ( O ). 2 Press flexible button 3 ( b Copies ). 3 Press H or I to select the des[...]

E 56 Reference Section 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 pape r size using s ettings on the printer, select Default . 6 Press flexible button 2 ( a Start print ). 7 Printing begins. • The screen returns to step 1 when p rinting is complete. S[...]

E 57 Reference Section Printing Multiple Images After properly co nnecting the camera to the printe r ( E 53), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flex ible button 3 ( p ). 2 Press the multi selector I and then press flexible button 2 ( c Paper size ). • To exit the[...]

E 58 Reference Section 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 selection Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine). • Press the mult i selector J or K to se lect [...]

E 59 Reference Section Print all images One copy of each image saved in the internal memory or on the memory card, is printed. • When the scre en shown on the right is displayed, press f lexible button 2 ( a Start print ) to start printing. Press flexible button 1 ( Q ) to return to the print menu. DPOF printing Print images for which a print ord[...]

E 60 Reference Section 5 Printing begins. • The screen returns to step 2 when p rinting is complete. Cancel Printing 3/4 Current number o f copies/ total number of copies C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camer a), 3.5×5 in. , 5×7 i n. , 100×150 mm , 4×[...]

E 61 Reference Section File and F older Names Images, movies, and mess ages are assigned file names as fol lows. • Files are saved in folder s named with a folder number follow ed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 999, a new folder is created (e.g., “101NIKON” is created after “100NIKON?[...]

E 62 Reference Section • Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current fo lder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending orde r starting from the largest file numbe r in memory. Copy > All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in asce[...]

E 63 Reference Section Optional A cc essories Accessories are no t waterproof. AC adapter AC Adapt er EH-62F (connect as shown) Fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the AC adapter, then insert the AC adapter in the battery chamber. • While using the AC adapter, the battery -chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do n[...]

E 64 Reference Section Error Messages Display Cause/Solut ion A O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E 39 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 be fore resuming use. Afte r five seconds, the monitor will turn off and the[...]

E 65 Reference Section This card cannot be used. Error accessing mem ory card. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correc tly inserted. F 22 14 14 This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been form atted for use in this camera. Formatting deletes [...]

E 66 Reference Section Image cannot be modified . Cannot edit se lected image. Select images that support editing function. E 8 Cannot record mov ie. Time out er ror while saving mov ie on the memory card. Select a me mory card wi th faster wri te speed. 14, F 22 Memory contains no images. No images in th e internal memor y or memory card. • Remo[...]

E 67 Reference Section * See the documenta tion provided w ith your printe r for further guidan ce and information. Printer error: check printer st atus. Printer error. Check printer. After solv ing the problem, pres s flexible button 3 ( R Resume ) to resume printing.* – Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not lo aded in printe[...]

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F 1 Technical Notes and In dex Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product ..................... ................ .......... F 2 The Camera .... ............ ............ ............. ............... ............. ............ ............ ................ F 2 The Battery .............. ............ ............. ............ ............... [...]

F 2 Technical Notes and In dex Caring for the P roduct The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Ni kon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions note d in “For Your Sa fety” ( A ix-xii) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Du stproof, Conde nsation” ( A xv-xxi) when using or storing your camera[...]

F 3 Technical Notes and In dex • When an external fo rce is applied on the camera, it could become deformed or the airt ight seals may become damaged and cause water to s eep in side the camera. Do not place a heavy object on the camer a, drop the camer a, or apply exce ssive force on the camera. • If water seeps insid e the camera, immediatel [...]

F 4 Technical Notes and In dex B Turn the Product off Before Rem oving or Disconnecting the Power S ource Removing the battery or memor y card while the ca mera is on could d amage the camera or mem ory card. If removed whil e the camera is saving or de leting data, d ata may be lost and the camera’s memory or the memory card may be damaged. B No[...]

F 5 Technical Notes and In dex The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warning s of “For Your Safety” ( A ix-xii) thoroughly before using the battery. • Check the batter y level before using the came ra and replace or char ge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charg ing once the ba ttery is fully cha rged as this will result in [...]

F 6 Technical Notes and In dex • A marked drop in the time a fully-charg ed battery retains it s charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Replace the battery whe n it no longer holds a charge. Used batt eries are a valuable resource. Please re cycle used batteries [...]

F 7 Technical Notes and In dex Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital mem ory cards. Approved memory card s ➝ F 22 • Observe the precautions n oted in the docume ntation 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 m emory card wi[...]

F 8 Technical Notes and In dex Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinne r, or other volatile chemical s. Lens When cleaning th e lens, avoid touching it directly with your finger s. Remove d ust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerp rints, oil, or other grime that cannot be remo ved with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry c[...]

F 9 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Remove the batt ery if the camera will no t be us ed for an extended perio d. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure lo ng, tro uble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the battery and operate the camera approx. on ce a month. Do not st ore the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in[...]

F 10 Technical Notes and In dex T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check th e list of common problems belo w before consulting your re tailer or Nikon-aut horized service re presentative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Proble m Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. • If [...]

F 11 Technical Notes and In dex Monitor is b lank. • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: P ress the power switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/ playback mode) button, or b ( e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flas hes, wait until flas h has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via[...]

F 12 Technical Notes and In dex Shooting Issues Date not imprinted on images even when Print date is enabled. The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images captured using Take a se ries of pictures . 84, E 41 Screen for setting time and date is displayed when camera is turned on. Clock battery is exhausted; all settings we re restored to their [...]

F 13 Technical Notes and In dex Camera cannot focus. • Subject is too close. Tr y moving away from the subject or setting Cho ose a style to Shoot close- ups . • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the camera settings menu to Auto . • Turn camera off an d then on again. 43 62 84, E 43 2[...]

F 14 Technical Notes and In dex AF-assist il luminator does not light. Off is selected for AF ass ist in the camera setti ngs menu. Even when Auto is selected, AF-a ssist illuminator does not light when Photograph fireworks is used. It also may not light depending on the scene automatically selected by the camera when using A Point and shoot. 34, 4[...]

F 15 Technical Notes and In dex Playback Issues Proble m Cause/Solution A File cannot be played bac k. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or mo del of digital camera. – 82 Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used wit[...]

F 16 Technical Notes and In dex Images added to favorites cannot be displayed usin g View fa vorites Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer. – Nikon Transf er 2 does not start when camera is connected. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not c[...]

F 17 Technical Notes and In dex Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1 / 2.9 -in. type C CD; approx. 10.34 million total p ixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom Focal length 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equival ent to that of 29–87 mm lens in 35mm [[...]

F 18 Technical Notes and In dex Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, an d DPOF comp liant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Voice messag es: WAV Movies: AVI (Motion-JPE G compliant) Image size (photo si ze) • 10 megapixels [3648 × 2736] • 4 megapixels [2272 × 1704] • 2 megapixels[...]

F 19 Technical Notes and In dex • Unless otherwise stated, al l figures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3 °C (73.4 ±5.4 °F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Supported la nguages Arabic, Bengali, Chine se (Simplified and[...]

F 20 Technical Notes and In dex 1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Produc ts Association (CIPA) standards fo r measuring the endurance of camera b atteries. Perform ance for stil l pictures meas ured under the following test conditions: D Large (1 0 megapixe ls) (3648 × 2736) selected for Choose a size > Photo size , zoom adjusted with e[...]

F 21 Technical Notes and In dex Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operat ing temp erature 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Dimensio ns (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cov[...]

F 22 Technical Notes and In dex Approved Memory Ca rds The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approv ed for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for reco rding movies. When us ing a memory card with a lo wer Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpec[...]

F 23 Technical Notes and In dex Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a st andard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of ca mera. • DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry -wide standard that al lows images to be printed from print orders saved on memory c[...]

F 24 Technical Notes and In dex Index Symbols A Point and shoot....... ..................... .............. 34 c Playback mode ........ ..................... .............. 26 l Camera settings menu .................... ........ 84 c (shooting/pl ayback mode) butt on... 3 .AVI ..................... ...................... ..................... .....[...]

F 25 Technical Notes and In dex Decorate (shooting mode) ............... 32, 48 Delete .............. ...................... ..................... .............. 28 Digital zoom ........... ..................... ................ ......... 23 Direct print .............. ..................... ....... 69, E52 DPOF ...................... ..............[...]

F 26 Technical Notes and In dex Menu background ................ 18, 84, E46 Microphone ................. ...................... ..................... . 2 Mirror L ......................... ...................... .................. 46 Monitor ...... ........................... ................... 3, 5, F8 Monitor brightness ....................... [...]

F 27 Technical Notes and In dex Shutter-rel ease button ......................... ... 2, 24 Slide show .......................... ................. 66, E21 Small picture ..................... ................. 67, E34 Smile timer ... ........................... ..................... ......... 39 Soften pictures. ..................... .......... E7,[...]

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