Nikon S3100 manual

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i Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Au to) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers a nd Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii For Y ou r S af et 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 instructio ns where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure t o observe the precautions li[...]

iii For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a[...]

iv For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the inpu t and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon f or the purpose, to maintain complia nce with product regulations. Handle moving part s with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-RO[...]

v Notices Notice s for Custom ers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS– SAVE THES E INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration fo r the power outlet if needed. The power sup[...]

vi Notices Notice for customers in the State o f California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the St ate of California to cau se birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling . Nikon Inc. , 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for[...]

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viii Table of Contents More on Shooting .......... ............... ............ ............ .............. ............. ............ .............. ......... . ............. 3 6 Selecting a Shooting Mode ................. ........................................ ................................. ............ ........ 36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Set[...]

ix Table of Contents a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .................... .................. ................... ...................... ..... 9 3 b Slide Show .............. ................... .................. ...................... .................. ................... ...... ................ .................. .. 97 d Protect ....[...]

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1 Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3100 digital ca mera. This manual was written to help you enjoy ta king pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thorou ghly befo re use, and k eep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it eas[...]

2 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 Europ e and Africa: http://www.europe-[...]

3 Information and Precautions Introduction Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in posses sion of material that was digita lly copied or reproduced 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 re[...]

4 Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 3 2 1 6 5 8 9 7 4 Lens cover closed 1 Shutter-release button....... ................... .... 26 2 Zoom control................ ...................... ............ 25 f : Wide-angle....................... ................... 25 g : Telephoto ............. ................... ............... 25 h : T[...]

5 Parts of the Camera Introduction 8 9 6 7 5 4 2 1 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Charge lamp ....... ................... ............... 15, 127 Flash lamp.................... ...................... ............... 32 2 b ( e movie-record) button....... 8, 115 3 A (shooting mode) button............. 8, 36 4 c (playback) butto n ................... 8,[...]

6 Parts of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor d uring shooting and playback (actual display varies with current cam era settings). The indicators that appear in the monito r during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds ( A 141). Shooting * Indicators displayed vary with current shoot[...]

7 Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 The icon for th e album or the selec ted category in auto so rt mode currently sele cted in playback mode is displayed. 2 Indicators displayed vary with th e setting for shooting. 1 m 0 0 s 1 m00s 9 9 9 / 999 999/ 999 1 m 0 0 s 1 m00s 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999. J P G 9999. J P G 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 999/ 999 1 [...]

8 Introduction Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The c (Playback) Button The b ( e Movie-record) Button • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shoot ing mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to di splay the shooting-mode selection menu and swi tch shoot ing modes ( A 36). • Press the c button in shooting mode to ente[...]

9 Basic Operations Introduction The Multi Selector Operate by pressing the multi selector up ( H ), dow n ( I ), left ( J ), or right ( K ), or pressing the k button. Shooting Playback Menu Screen F l ash mode Display m (flash mode ) ( A 31) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-time r) ( A 33) menu Display p (macro mode) ( A 34) menu or move curs[...]

10 Basic Operation s Introduction The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for th e selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus ( A 9). • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. • Press the d button again to exit the menu. W e l come screen T ime zone and date Monitor settings Motion de[...]

11 Basic Operations Introduction Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed wh en the d button is pressed ( A 10), select the left end tab to switch to the menu of the selected tab. The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-rele[...]

12 First Steps First Steps Inserting the Batter y Insert a Rechargeable Li -ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low ( A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in t[...]

13 Inserting the Battery First Steps Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monito r have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the bat tery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by [...]

14 First Steps Charging the Batt ery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, by connecting the suppli ed Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and th en plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. If a plug adapte[...]

15 Charging the Battery First Steps 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About two hours and te n minutes are required to cha rge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical[...]

16 Charging t he Batter y First Steps B Notes on Charging AC Adapter • Th e Ch arg ing AC Ada pte r EH -69 P is for use on ly w ith com pat ibl e de vi ces . Do not use wit h an oth er make or model of device. • Be sure to re ad and follow the warnings for the Charging AC A dapter on page iii and the section, “The Battery” ( A 157), before [...]

17 Charging the Battery First Steps Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when t he monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both th e power-on lam[...]

18 First Steps Setting Display Language , Date and T ime A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the po wer-on lamp tu rns off when the monitor turn s on). 2 Press the multi selector H or [...]

19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time First Steps 5 Press the H or I to choose the order in which the day, month and year are dis played and press the k button or K . 6 Press H , I , J , or K to edit the date and time and press the k button. Select a field: Press K or J (the highlight switches between D , M , Y , hour, and minute). Edit the va[...]

20 First Steps Inserting Memor y Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removabl e Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 160). If a memory c ard is inserted in the camera, dat a are automatically stored o n the memory card and dat a recorded to t he memory c[...]

21 Inserting Memory Cards First Steps B Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use ( A 148). Note that formatting permanently deletes all picture s and other data on the memory card . Be sure to make copies of an y pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. When forma[...]

22 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 T urn the Camer a On and Selec t A (Aut o) Mod e This se ction descri bes taking pi ctures in A (auto) mode, a n automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time use rs of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the ca[...]

23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds ( A 141). • When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power- on lamp is blinki[...]

24 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 2 Fr ame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, mi crophone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portra it (“tall”) orie ntation, turn the camera so that the built-in flas[...]

25 Step 2 Frame a Picture Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate opti cal zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. • The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle p[...]

26 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 3 Fo cus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-r elease button is presse d halfway ( A 11), the camera sets fo cus and exposure (shutte r speed and aperture value). Focus and exposur e remain locked while th e shutter-release b utton is pressed hal fway. When a f[...]

27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode B During Recording While picture s are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/mem ory card slot cove r while pictures are being recorded. Cutting powe r or removing the memor y card i n these c ircumstanc es could result in[...]

28 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting P ictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last pictur e taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Press the multi selec tor H or J to view the previous image. Press I or K to view the next image. Pictures may be dis[...]

29 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Deleting Unwanted Pictures 1 Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting the picture, press the d button. 2 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button[...]

30 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictu res Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose a picture to be deleted, and then press H to display y . To undo the selection, p ress I to remove y . Rotate the zoom contro l ( A 4) to g ( i ) to switch back to full-fr[...]

31 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Using the F lash The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto , the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zo om position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto z[...]

32 Using th e Flash Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled ( W ) or Lighting Is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabili ze the camera during shooting an d avoid the effects of camera shake. • E may be disp layed in the sho oting scree n. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is automatically [...]

33 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode T ak ing Pictures with the Self- timer The camera is equipped with a ten-s econd 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 but ton. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. 1[...]

34 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as clo se as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft . 8 in.). 1 Press the multi selector p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selecto[...]

35 Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Adjusting Brightness (Exposur e Compensa tion) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Press the multi selector o (exposur e compensation). The exposure compensa tion guide is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H[...]

36 More on Shooting More on Shooting Selec ting a Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode. The shooting-mode se lection menu is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a shooting mode. When scene mo de is selected (selec t the second icon from the top and press K ), the type o[...]

37 More on Shooting Changing A ( Auto ) Mode S ettin gs (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode ( A 22). Displaying the Shooting Menu Enter A (auto) mode ( A 22). Press the d button to d isplay the shooting menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 9). • To exit the shooting menu, pr[...]

38 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Image Mode (Image Q uality/Image Size) Image mode refers to the combin atio n of image size and image quality (compression) at which pi ctures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which p ictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or m[...]

39 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting C Number of Exposure s Remaining The followin g table lists the approxim ate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the comp osition of the picture (due to JPEG[...]

40 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sun[...]

41 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighti ng or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures taken under a lam[...]

42 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). At settings other than Single , the indicator for the curre nt setting is displayed in the monitor ( A 6). A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous U Single (default setting) One picture is taken eac h time the sh[...]

43 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting B Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 1 6 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, e xposure, and white balance are fixe d at the values determined with the first pi cture in each series. • The frame rate with continu ous shooting may vary dependi[...]

44 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting ISO Sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Also, a higher sensitivity allows high er shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject[...]

45 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Color Options Make colo rs more vivid o r record picture s in monochrome . At settings other than Standard color , the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor ( A 6). Color tones in shooting display change according to the selected color option. B Note on Color Opt[...]

46 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting AF Area Mode Use this option to determine how the came ra selects the focus ar ea for autofocus. A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode a Face priority (default setting) When the camera detec ts a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face De tection” ( A 48) for more[...]

47 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting B Notes on AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in ef fect, focus wil l be on the cen ter of the s creen regardles s of the AF area mode setting. • There are functions wi th which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneous ly” ( [...]

48 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, with which the camera automatically detects that face and focuses on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode ( A 46) is set to Face priority • In[...]

49 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border tur ns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unabl e to focus, the double border will blink. Pr ess the shutter-releas e button halfway again and focus.[...]

50 Changin g A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the camera focu ses. B Note on Autofocus Mode There are functions with which this settin g cannot be en abled. See “Camera Setti ngs that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” ( A 51) for more information. B Note on the Autofocus Mode Se tting for Subj e[...]

51 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) More on Shooting Camera Settings t hat Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. D More Information See “Notes on Digital Zoom” ( A 146). Restricted function Setting Descriptions Flash mode ( A 31) Continuous ( A 42) When Continuous , BSS , or [...]

52 More on Shooting Shooting Suited to Scenes (Sc ene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimi zed for the sele cted subject type. The following scene modes are available. Selecting a Scene Mod e 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and press the multi selector H or I to select the scene mode icon. The icon for the last scene mod e selected [...]

53 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Shooting in the Scene Mode Selecte d by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) The camera simplifies shooting by auto matically selecting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select x ( Scene auto s[...]

54 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Dependin g upon shoot ing cond itions, the camera may not select the desir ed scene mo de. Shoul d this occur, switch to A (auto) mode ( A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually ( A 52). C Focusing in Sc[...]

55 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Picture s (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” ( A 53) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m , flash mode ( A 31); n , se[...]

56 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. 1 Fill flash with slow s ync and red-eye reduction. 2 Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in sce ne modes with which O is indicated. d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and rec[...]

57 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode ma y be used. The default setting can be modified. 2 Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. f Party/indo or Captures the effects of can dlelight and other indoor background lighting[...]

58 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in sce ne modes with which O is indicated. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues se en in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuse s on the subject at the center[...]

59 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. No te that the fl ash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). k Close-up Photograph flowers, inse cts and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode ( A 34) is enabled and the camera automatical ly zooms[...]

60 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. Use of a tripod is recommended in sce ne modes with which O is indicated. u Food This mode is usefu l when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode ( A 34) is enabled and the camera automatical ly zooms to the clos est position at whic h it can focus. • T[...]

61 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museum s and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuse s on subject at the center of th e [...]

62 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting * Default setting can be modified. * Default setting can be modified. o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fire s automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuse s on subject at the center[...]

63 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 1 OFF can be selected. Self -timer ( 10s or 2s ) is disabled. 2 Default setting can be modified. O Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portra its of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuse s on the face and automaticall y releases the shutter (pet [...]

64 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. U se a tripod for the best results. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p ( Panorama assist ) scene mode ( A 52). Panorama direction icons are disp layed to show the [...]

65 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) More on Shooting 5 Press the k button wh en shootin g is complete. The camera re turns to step 2. B Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-time r, macro mode and exposure compensation setting s cannot be adjusted after the first picture is tak en. Pictur es cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image m [...]

66 More on Shooting Shooting Smiling F aces ( Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases t he shutter when a smile i s detected (smile timer ). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode, pre[...]

67 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) More on Shooting B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditi ons, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smil es. • See “Notes on Fa ce Detection” ( A 49) for more information. B Notes on the Skin Softening Function • More time than us[...]

68 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) More on Shooting Changing Smart Portrait Mode Se ttings While using F (smart portrait) mode ( A 66), press the d button ( A 10) and then set the following options in the smar t portrait menu. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 9). Press the d button to exit the menu. Image mode Ch[...]

69 More on Shooting F ocusing on a Mo ving Subject (Subjec t T racking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track th e subject. At the default setting, once the camera de tects a human fac e it will automatically begin tracking that pe[...]

70 Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) More on Shooting 3 Press the shutter-releas e button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter- release button is presse d halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unabl e to focus, the focus area will blink. Press the [...]

71 Focusing on a Moving Subjec t (Subject Tracking Mode) More on Shooting Changing Subject Tracking Mode S ettings While using s (subject tracking) mode ( A 69), press the d button ( A 10) and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 9). • Press the d button to exit t[...]

72 More on Playback More on Playback Operations in F ull-frame Playback Mode Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and pictures taken are displayed ( A 28). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. To Use Description A Select pictures Press H , I , J , or K to display previous or subsequent pictures. [...]

73 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode More on Playback C Changing the Orientation (Ver tical/Horizonta l) of Pictures Picture orientation can be change d after taking a picture using Rotate image ( A 100) in the playback menu ( A 92). Switch to playback mode c Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch to favorite[...]

74 More on Playback V iewing Multiple Pictures: T humbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) in full-frame playbac k mode ( A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are availa ble while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Description A Choose pictures Press the multi sel ector H , I , J [...]

75 Viewing Mul tiple Pictures : Thumbnail Play back More on Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictur es marked using Print order ( A 93) or Protect ( A 98) are selected, the icons shown at right are displaye d with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. C Thumbnail Display in Fav orite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode • In favorite p[...]

76 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback More on Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thu mbnails ( A 74), rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch to calendar display (except in list by date mode). Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are [...]

77 More on Playback T ak ing a Closer L ook: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playbac k mode ( A 28) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations can be perfor med while picture displ[...]

78 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom More on Playback Pictures Taken with Face Detection or Pet Detection When rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) to zoom in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face detec tion ( A 48) or pet detection ( A 63) func tion , the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the monitor, except[...]

79 More on Playback Selec ting a Pla yback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. 1 Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode se lection menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector H or I to select a playback mo de. To return to the current playback mode without switching playback modes, press the c button. 3 Press the k button[...]

80 More on Playback Sor ting F avorite Pictures (F avorite Pictures) Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been added to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to pl ay back only the pictures in a specific album. • Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture fas ter and easier. • Pictures can be sorted to alb[...]

81 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) More on Playback Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in “ h favorite pictures mode”. • In full-frame playback mode, pictures in the same album can be played bac k ( A 72) or edited ( A 104). • When the d button is pressed in t[...]

82 Sorting Favorite Pictur es (Favorite Pictures) More on Playback Removing Pictures from Albums To remove a picture from an albu m without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 i n fa vo ri te pi c tu re s m od e ( A 81), and press the k button to display the [...]

83 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) More on Playback Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available on the album list screen shown in step 2 on page 81. Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in favorite pictures mode to ap ply the following menu opt[...]

84 Sorting Favorite Pictur es (Favorite Pictures) More on Playback Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of picture s included in the album. 1 Press the c button in playback mode, press the multi selector H or I to choose h , and then press the k button. A list of albums is displayed. 2[...]

85 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) More on Playback C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures ar e added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to wh ich they were origi nally recorded ( A 161). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums. In favor ite pictures mode, picture s with [...]

86 More on Playback Finding P ic tures in A uto S ort Mode When shoo ting pictures and movies, th ey are automatically sorted to one of the categories shown below. When “ F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sort ed. • In full-frame playback mode, pictures in the same ca[...]

87 Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode More on Playback Auto Sort Mode Categories * Pictures taken in scen e auto selector scen e mode ( A 53) ar e also sorted to the appropriate categories . B Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 pictures and movi e files can be sorted to e ach category in auto sort mode. If 999 pictures or movi es have already be[...]

88 Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode More on Playback Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in th e auto sort mode category list screen shown in step 2 on page 86. Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options. To Use Desc[...]

89 More on Playback Select ing P ic tur es T ak en on a Specific Day (List by Date) In “ C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, picture displa y can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can b[...]

90 Selecting Pi ctures Take n on a Spec ific Day (List b y Date) More on Playback Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen shown i n step 2 on page 89. To Use Description A Select date Press the multi sel ector H or I to select a date. 9 Switch to full- frame playback k Press the k button to [...]

91 Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date) More on Playback List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. 1 During full-frame playback only. 2 When the d button is pressed in the list by date scree n shown in step 2 on page 89, options ca[...]

92 More on Playback Playback Option: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Displaying the Playback Menu Press the c button to enter playback mode ( A 28). Press the d button to displa y the playback menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 9). • Press the d button to exit the playback men[...]

93 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback a Print Order (Creatin g a DPOF Print Order) When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print or der option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printin g on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a [...]

94 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback 4 Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi sel ector J or K to select pict ures, and press H or I to specify the numbe r of copies to be printed. Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark ( y ) icon and the numeral indicating [...]

95 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback B Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen show n below is displayed if pictures other th an those in the album, the selected category, or taken on the selected sh ooting date , have been marked for printing. • S[...]

96 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print or der option, shootin g date and photo information are printed on picture s when a DPOF-compatible ( A 176) pri nter which supports printing of shooting date an d photo information is us[...]

97 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback b Slide Show Play b ack pict ures stor ed in the internal m emory or on a memo ry card on e by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choo se Frame intvl , select th e desired interval time, and[...]

98 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback d Protect Protect select ed pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel prot ection fo r previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. S ee “Selecting Pictures” ( A 99) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s inte r nal memory or [...]

99 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen li ke that shown at right is displayed with the follo wing menu selections: • Print order> Select images ( A 93) • Protect ( A 98) • Rotate image ( A 100) • Copy> Selected images ( A 103) • Welcome screen> Select an image ( A 137) ?[...]

100 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback f Rotate Image Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback. Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockw ise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either directi on.[...]

101 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback E Voice Memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice me mos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mo de ( A 72) or thumbnail playback mo de ( A 74) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to [...]

102 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full- frame pla yback mode. 1 Select the desired picture in ful l- frame playback mode ( A 72) or thumbnail playback mode ( A 74) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi sele[...]

103 Playback Option: Playback Menu More on Playback h Copy (Copy Between In ternal Memory and Me mory Card) Copy pictures between the intern al memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi se lector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. q : Copy pictures from internal memo ry to memory card. r : Copy pictures from memory car[...]

104 Editing Picture s Editing Pictures Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S3 100 to edit pictures in-c amera and store them as separate files ( A 161). The editing functions described below are ava ilable. B Notes on Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an Image mo de setting of P 4224 × 237 6 ( A 38) cannot be edit ed. • The COOLPIX S3100 editi[...]

105 Editing Functions Editing Picture s C Restrictions on Picture Editing When an ed ited copy is further modif ied with another editing function, che ck the following restrictions. • Copies created w ith editing functions cann ot be further edi ted with the same funct ion used to create them. • When combining the small picture or crop function[...]

106 Editing Picture s Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enha ncing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New co pies are stored as separate file s. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame ( A 72) or thumbnail ( A 74) playback mode and press the d bu[...]

107 Picture Editing Editing Picture s I D-Lighting: En hancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies ar e stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame ( A 72) or thumbnail ( A 74) playback mode and press the d [...]

108 Picture Editing Editing Picture s e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created with the skin softening functi on are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame ( A 72) or thumbnail ( A 74) playback mode and press the d butto[...]

109 Picture Editing Editing Picture s B Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the d irection in which faces are look ing, or the bri ghtness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the sk in softening function may not perform as expected. D More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 161) for more info[...]

110 Picture Editing Editing Picture s p Filter Effects: Digital Filter Apply a variety of effects using digital filt er. Effects indicated below are available. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame ( A 72) or thumbnail ( A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use t[...]

111 Picture Editing Editing Picture s 4 Adjust the effects. Soft : Press H or I to select the size of the area to soften, and press the k button. Selective color : Press H or I to move t he slider, select the color to keep, and press the k button. Press J to return to the Filter effects selectio n screen without making an y changes. 5 Check the res[...]

112 Picture Editing Editing Picture s g Small Picture: Reducing Imag e Size Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for displaying on Web pages and using as e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 6 40 × 480 , m 32 0 × 240 , and n 1 6 0 × 120 sizes are available[...]

113 Picture Editing Editing Picture s a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 77) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separa te files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displ[...]

114 Picture Editing Editing Picture s C Image Size As the area to be saved is redu ced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy i s 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a gray f rame is displayed ar ound the picture du ring playba ck, an d the small picture icon B or C is displayed at the left of the m on[...]

115 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Recording and Playback Recor ding Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum file size for a single movi e is 2 GB or th e maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording ( A 118). • When no memory card is [...]

116 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback B Recording Movies • Memory cards wit h an SD Speed Class rati ng of 6 or faster are recomme nded when recording movies ( A 160). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when m emory cards wi th a lower Speed Class ratings ar e used. • When Electronic VR ( A 144) is set to Auto in the setup menu, [...]

117 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Changing Movie Record ing Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Displaying the Movie M enu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu screen is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the mu lti selector ( A 9) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the[...]

118 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback 4 Press K or the k button. The movie menu items can be selected. Use the multi selec tor to choose and apply settin gs ( A 9). To exit the movie menu, press t he d button or J to select a different tab. Movie Options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. * When recording in th e inte[...]

119 Recording Movies Movie Recording and Playback Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movi es. Wind Noise Reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise when recording movies. When the wind noise reduction setting is en abled, the current setting is displayed during shooting ( A 6). When Off is selected, an icon for the c[...]

120 Movie Recording and Playback Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode ( A 28), movies are recognized by the Movie op tions icon ( A 118). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press [...]

121 Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on a television. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug[...]

122 Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a comp uter, and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install th e following software on the computer. For more information on insta[...]

123 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers B Notes on Power Source • When connecting th e camera to a computer, use a battery with a sufficie nt amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto [...]

124 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers 4 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S 3100 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos . Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in[...]

125 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 scre en is displayed (ViewN X 2 defaul t setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on us ing ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information ( A 126). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camer[...]

126 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers C Transferring Images Using a C omputer ’s Card Slot or a Commercially- available Card Read er When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-ava ilable card reader, the images can be transferred using “N ikon Transfer 2”, [...]

127 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Charging While Connec ting to a Computer When t he Charge by computer option ( A 150) in the camera’s setup menu is set to Auto (default se tting), if the camera i s connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into th e camera can be aut omatic[...]

128 Connect ing to a Compu ter Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers B Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can d ata be transferred, when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set ( A 18). If the camera’s clock batter[...]

129 Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a P rinter Users of PictBridge-compa tible ( A 176) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pi ctures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures. B Notes on Power Source • When connecting th e camera to a printer, use a full[...]

130 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that conne ctors are properly orient ed. Do not attempt to insert connec tors at an angle, [...]

131 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer ( A 130), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Rotate the zoom contro l to f ( h ) to sw[...]

132 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. 7 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selec tion screen shown in step 1 when printing is comple te. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After[...]

133 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers 4 Choose Print selection , Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k butt on. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selec tor J or K to selec t pictures, and press H or I to specify the numbe[...]

134 Connecting to a Printer Connecting to Tele visions, Computers and Printers 5 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print menu (st ep 2) when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. C Paper size The camera support s the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for [...]

135 Basic Camera Setup Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. W elcome screen A 137 Choose whether or not a welcom e screen is displa yed when the camera is turned on. Time zone and date A 138 Set camera clock and choos e ho me and destination time zones. Monitor setti ngs A 141 Adjust photo informat ion displa[...]

136 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen. The menu screen is displayed. If the d button was pressed in scene mode, press the mu lti selector ( A 9) J to display the tabs. 2 Press the multi selector J . Tab selection is activated. 3 Press H or I to select the z tab. Charge by compute[...]

137 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup 4 Press K or the k button. The setup menu items can be s elected. Use the multi selec tor to choose items and adjust me nu options ( A 9). To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. Welcome Screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. d but[...]

138 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the k button. The Time zone screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. The date and time displaye d in the monitor changes according to the region cu[...]

139 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup 3 Press K . The time zone se lectio n screen is displayed. 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically adv ance the time by o ne hour. The W icon will be displayed at the top of the[...]

140 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup D Time Zones The camera support s the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Lo cation –11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, B erlin –10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Hel sinki, Ankara –9 Alaska, An chor[...]

141 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Monitor Settings Set the op tions below. Photo Info Select whether or not the photo info rmation is displayed in the monitor. See “The Monitor” ( A 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 136) M Monitor settings Photo info Choose information displa yed in the mon[...]

142 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Framing grid+auto in fo Movie frame+auto info Shooting mode Playback mode 9 9 In addition to information shown with Auto inf o , a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4 / 4 4/ 4 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 11 1 5 : 3 0 1 5/05/20 11 1 5:30 0 0 0 4 . J [...]

143 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allo wing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing ( A 96). At settings other than Off , the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shoo[...]

144 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which r educes the effects of camera shake during shooting. B Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction • The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera sha ke increases. • The picture taken using elect ronic VR ma y be somewh[...]

145 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Motion Detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject mo vement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. The current motion detection setti ng can be confirmed in the camera monitor with shooting ( A 6, 23). The motion detection ic on turns green when the camera detects camera shake and in[...]

146 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination , w hich assists au tofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Center ( A 46). • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following si[...]

147 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Auto Off When the camera is on and a period of time passes wi thout any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the came ra will enter standby mode ( A 17) to save power. In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera[...]

148 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this option to format the in ternal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memo ry cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted data canno t be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To forma[...]

149 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Language Choose one of 26 languages for disp lay of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Adjust settings for connect ion to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL . d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 136) M Language Czech Port uguese Danish Russian German Romanian (default setting) Finnish Spanish Swedish Greek Turkish[...]

150 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Charge by Computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera i s charged when the camera is connected to a compu ter via USB cable ( A 127). B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer • The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the PictBridge s[...]

151 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Blink Warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection ( A 48) in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority ( A 46) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector ( A 53), Portrait ( A 55), or Night portrait ( A 56) [...]

152 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operati ons described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Option Use Description Enlarge the detected face that bl[...]

153 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restor ed to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Shooting Menu Scene Mode d button M z (Setup menu) ( A 136) M Reset all Option Default value Flash mode ( A 31) Auto Self-time r ( A 33) Off Macro mode ( A 34) Off Exposure compens ation ( A[...]

154 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Skin softening ( A 68) Normal Smile timer ( A 68) On Blink proof ( A 68) Off Option Default value Autofocus mo de ( A 71) Full-time AF Face priority tracking ( A 71) On Option Default value Movie option s ( A 118) When inserting a [...]

155 Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup Others • Choosing Reset all also clears the curr ent file number ( A 161) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures ( A 29) before selecting Reset all . • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are res[...]

156 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Lif e and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may m alfunction if subje[...]

157 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Caring for the Camera C The Battery • Check the battery level before usin g the camera and replace or charge the batte ry if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, ca rry a fully charged spa re battery w[...]

158 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Caring for the Camera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the batter y if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with[...]

159 Technical Not es and Index Technical Notes and Index Optional Acc essories 1 Supplied with the camera at the time of purchase ( ➝ page 3 of the Quick Start Guide ). 2 When using in other countries, use a plug ada pter (available commercial ly) as necessary. For more information about plug ada pters, consult your travel agency. Rechargea ble b[...]

160 Optional Accessories Technical Not es and Index Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digita l (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in th is camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rati ng of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording ma y stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Sp[...]

161 Technical Not es and Index Image/Sound File and F older Names Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “ P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for pict ures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001?[...]

162 Technical Not es and Index Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other war nings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Description Solutio n A O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. 138 N Battery exhaust ed. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 12, 14 P Bat[...]

163 Error Messages Technical Not es and Index u Out of memory. Memory card is full. • Choose smaller image size. • Delete pictur es. • Insert new memory card. • Remove me mory card and use internal memory. 38 29, 120 20 20 P Image cannot be saved. Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 148 Camera has [...]

164 Error Messages Technical Not es and Index N Memory contains no images. No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. • To play back pictures stor ed in internal memory, remove memory card from the camera. • To copy picture from internal memory to memory card, pr ess the d button. The copy screen will be displayed and pictures in the in[...]

165 Error Messages Technical Not es and Index * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guid ance and infor mation. System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If e rror persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized servic e representati[...]

166 Technical Not es and Index T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solut ion A Battery inserted into t he camera cannot be charged. • Confirm all connection[...]

167 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monito r br ightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. 141 156 Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not be en set, “Date not set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. Pictures and movies recorded before clock is s[...]

168 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare inst ances, unusual char acters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most ca ses, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the ca mera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on [...]

169 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash is reflecti ng off particles in air. Turn flash off. 32 Flash does not fire. • Flash is off. • Some scene modes wit h which the flash does not function is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu. • Another functi[...]

170 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may become somewhat “grainy” in appearance. This occurs when t he ISO sensitivity increases, and it does no t indicate a malf unction. – Pictures are too dark (underexposed). • Flash i[...]

171 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index Playback Problem Cause/Solut ion A File cannot be played back. • File or folder was ov erwritten or renamed by computer or othe r make of camera. • Movies recorded by a camera ot her than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. – 120 Cannot zoom in on picture. • Pictures taken with came ras ot[...]

172 Troubleshooting Technical Not es and Index The recorded pic tures are not displayed in auto sort mode. • The desired picture was sorte d to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a came ra other than the COOLPIX S3100 and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be di splayed in auto sort mode. ?[...]

173 Technical Not es and Index Specific ations Nikon COOLPIX S3100 Digital Camera Type Compact digita l camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor 1 / 2.3 -in. type CCD; total pixel s: approx. 14.48 million Lens 5× optical zoom, NIK KOR lens Focal length 4.6–23.0mm (angle of view equi valent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] forma[...]

174 Specifications Technical Not es and Index ISO sensitivity (Stan dard output sensitivity) • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain fr om ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, ce nter-weighted (digit al zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposu[...]

175 Specifications Technical Not es and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 o p erated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Produc ts Associ ation (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Mea sured at 23 (±[...]

176 Specifications Technical Not es and Index Supported Standards • DCF : Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibil ity among different makes of camer a. • DPOF : Digital Print Order For mat is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders st[...]

177 Technical Not es and Index Index Symbols A Auto mode 22 C Scene mode 52 F Smart portrait mode 66 s Subject tracking mode 69 z Setup menu 135 c Playback mode 28 h Favorite pictures mode 80 F Auto sort mode 86 C List by date mode 89 g (Telephoto) 4, 25 f (Wide-angle) 4, 25 i Playback zoom 4, 77 h Thumbnail playback 4, 74, 76 j Help 4, 52 k Apply [...]

178 Index Technical Not es and Index D Date and time 19, 138 Date format 19, 138 Daylight 40 Daylight saving time 18, 139 Delete 29, 102, 120 Digital zoom 25, 146 Direct print 129 D-Lighting 107 DPOF 176 DPOF print 134 DSCN 161 Dusk/dawn i 58 E EH-69P 14, 159 Elect ronic V R 144 EN-EL19 12, 14 Exposure compensation 35 Extension 161 Eyelet for camer[...]

179 Index Technical Not es and Index Movie length 118 Movie menu 117 Movie options 118 Movie playback 120 Movie recording 115 Multi selector 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 42 Museum l 61 N Night landscape j 58 Night portrait e 56 Nikon Transfer 2 122 Number of exposures remaining 22, 39 O Optional acce ssories 159 P Panorama assist p 62, 64 Panorama Maker 5 12[...]

180 Index Technical Not es and Index Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 71 Subject tracking mode 69 Sunset h 58 T Thumbnail playba ck 74 Time zone 138, 140 Time zone and date 18, 138 Tripod socket 5, 174 TV 121 U USB cable 122, 123, 130, 159 USB/audio/video output connector 5, 121, 123, 130 V VGA 118 Video mode 149 ViewNX 2 122, 125 Vivid color 45 Voic[...]

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