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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 5 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

  • Page 7: Notices

    Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York 11747-3064 Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for customers in Canada...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ...ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...8 The c (Playback) Button...8 The b (e Movie-record) Button...8 The Multi Selector...9...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents More on Shooting ... 36 Selecting a Shooting Mode ...36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...37 Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)...38 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ...40 Continuous...42 ISO Sensitivity...44 Color Options...45 AF Area Mode ...46 Autofocus Mode...50 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ...51 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) ...52...
  • Page 11 a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ...93 b Slide Show...97 d Protect ...98 f Rotate Image... 100 E Voice Memo... 101 h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ... 103 Editing Pictures ...104 Editing Functions ... 104 Picture Editing...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Motion Detection ... 145 AF Assist... 146 Digital Zoom ... 146 Sound Settings... 147 Auto Off ... 147 Format Memory/Format Card ... 148 Language... 149 Video Mode ... 149 Charge by Computer... 150 Blink Warning ... 151 Reset All ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    Before taking pictures on important 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 may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Shutter-release button... 26 Zoom control... 25 f: Wide-angle... 25 g: Telephoto... 25 h: Thumbnail playback... 74 i: Playback zoom... 77 j: Help... 52 Power switch/power-on lamp ...17, 22, 147 Lens cover closed Flash...31 Self-timer lamp ...33 AF-assist illuminator...
  • Page 17 Charge lamp... 15, 127 Flash lamp... 32 b (e movie-record) button... 8, 115 A (shooting mode) button...8, 36 c (playback) button ... 8, 28, 79 Multi selector ...9 k (apply selection) button ...9 l (delete) button ...29, 29, 102, 120 d button...10, 37, 92, 136 Monitor...6, 23 13 14...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 141). Shooting 10 10 Shooting mode* ...22, 52, 66, 69, 115...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording... 18 Time of recording... 18 Protect icon... 98 Volume indicator...102, 120 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ... 81 Category icon in auto sort mode ... 86 Battery level indicator... 22 Movie options ... 118 Image mode ...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    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 shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 36).

  • Page 21: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector Operate by pressing the multi selector up ( H ), down ( I ), left ( J ), or right ( K ), or pressing the k button. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 33) menu...

  • Page 22: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for the 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. •...

  • Page 23: Switching Between Tabs In The Menu Screen

    Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed (A 10), select the left end tab to switch to the menu of the selected tab. Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity...

  • Page 24: First Steps

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

  • Page 25: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ).

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.
  • Page 27 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 ten minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX S3100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (A 122, 150).

  • Page 29: Turning On And Off The Camera

    Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

  • Page 30: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
  • Page 31 Press the H or I to choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or 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).

  • Page 32: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 160). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 33: Formatting Memory Cards

    • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3100 (A 148). The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock”...

  • Page 34: Basic Photography And Playback: A (Auto) Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

  • Page 35: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 45 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored on the memory card.

  • Page 36: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Frame the picture.

  • Page 37: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical 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. •...

  • Page 38: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area.

  • Page 39: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 40: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full- frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H or J to view the previous image. Press I or K to view the next image.

  • Page 41: Deleting Unwanted Pictures

    Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting the picture, press the d button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button.
  • Page 42 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 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, press I to remove y. Rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails.

  • Page 43: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash 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 zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft.
  • Page 44 Using the Flash Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is automatically increased.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Press the multi selector n (self-timer).

  • Page 46: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close 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.). Press the multi selector p (macro mode).

  • Page 47: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value.

  • Page 48: More On Shooting

    More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. Auto mode Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 37). Scene mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.

  • Page 49: Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified in other shooting modes.

  • Page 50: Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 51 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

  • Page 52: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance The color of light reflected from 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 sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.

  • Page 53: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting 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 lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).

  • Page 54: Continuous

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to R 4320×3240.
  • Page 55 Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

  • Page 56: Iso Sensitivity

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject taken under the same brightness.

  • Page 57: Color Options

    Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white.

  • Page 58: Af Area Mode

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Face priority (default setting) When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
  • Page 59 Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. Notes on AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting.

  • Page 60: Face Detection

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) 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. •...
  • Page 61 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus.

  • Page 62: Autofocus Mode

    Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Autofocus Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway.

  • Page 63: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

    Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted Setting function Flash mode Continuous (A 31) (A 42) Image mode Continuous (A 38) (A 42) White balance Color options (A 40) (A 45) Continuous Self-timer (A 33) (A 42)

  • Page 64: Shooting Suited To Scenes (Scene Mode)

    Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait e Night portrait f Party/indoor h Sunset i Dusk/dawn u Food l Museum o Backlighting p Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode...

  • Page 65: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. • d: Auto (general shooting) • f: Landscape •...
  • Page 66 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 52). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode •...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Scene Mode To Take Pictures (Features)

    Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (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);...

  • Page 68: Night Portrait O

    Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
  • Page 69 f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 70 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. * Default setting can be modified. i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
  • Page 71 k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
  • Page 72 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
  • Page 73 l Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. •...
  • Page 74 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. * Default setting can be modified.
  • Page 75 O Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous.

  • Page 76: Shooting For A Panorama

    Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 52).
  • Page 77 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 38) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.

  • Page 78: Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)

    Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. Press the A button in shooting mode, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k...
  • Page 79 Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles. • See “Notes on Face Detection” (A 49) for more information. Notes on the Skin Softening Function •...

  • Page 80: Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

    Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings While using F (smart portrait) mode (A 66), press the d button (A 10) and then set the following options in the smart portrait menu. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). Press the d button to exit the menu.

  • Page 81: Focusing On A Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)

    Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a human face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).
  • Page 82 Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink.

  • Page 83: Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings

    Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings 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). •...

  • Page 84: More On Playback

    More on Playback Operations in Full-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. Select pictures View thumbnails/ enable calendar display Playback zoom Add to/remove...
  • Page 85 Switch to playback mode Switch to shooting mode Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Pictures Picture orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 100) in the playback menu (A 92). Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Description Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode,...

  • Page 86: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase the number of pictures displayed/apply...
  • Page 87 Switch to shooting mode Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print order (A 93) or Protect (A 98) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode •...

  • Page 88: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (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.

  • Page 89: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback 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 performed while picture display is enlarged.
  • Page 90 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 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 detection (A 48) or pet detection (A 63) function, the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the monitor, except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A 42), or Face...

  • Page 91: Selecting A Playback Mode

    Selecting a Playback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. Playback mode Play back all pictures. Favorite pictures mode Play back pictures added to an album. Auto sort mode Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting.

  • Page 92: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures)

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been added to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific album. • Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier. •...

  • Page 93: Viewing Pictures In An Album

    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 back (A 72) or edited (A 104). •...

  • Page 94: Removing Pictures From Albums

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Removing Pictures from Albums To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 81), and press the k button to display the confirmation dialog.

  • Page 95: Operations In Favorite Pictures Mode

    Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available on the album list screen shown in step 2 on page 81. Select album Switch to full- frame playback Delete pictures Change album icon Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in...

  • Page 96: Changing Icons Assigned To Albums

    Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. Press the c button in playback mode, press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and then press the k button.

  • Page 97: Favorite Pictures Playback

    Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded (A 161). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified album are played back.

  • Page 98: Finding Pictures In Auto Sort Mode

    Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode When shooting pictures and movies, they 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 sorted. Z Smile U Landscape O Pet portrait...

  • Page 99: Auto Sort Mode Categories

    • Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 103), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

  • Page 100: Operations In Auto Sort Mode

    Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the auto sort mode category list screen shown in step 2 on page 86. Select a category Switch to full- frame playback Delete pictures Switch to another playback mode Switch to...

  • Page 101: Selecting Pictures Taken On A Specific Day (List By Date)

    Selecting Pictures Taken 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 display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back.

  • Page 102: Operations In List By Date Mode

    Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen shown in step 2 on page 89. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete pictures View list by date menu...

  • Page 103: List By Date Menu

    List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch Skin softening Print order Protect Small picture During full-frame playback only. When the d button is pressed in the list by date screen shown in step 2 on page 89, options can be applied to all pictures taken on the selected date.

  • Page 104: Playback Option: Playback Menu

    Playback Option: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening The camera detects faces and creates a copy of the picture with softer skin tones in the faces of portrait subjects.

  • Page 105: Print Order (Creating A Dpof Print Order)

    a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print order When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”...
  • Page 106 Playback Option: Playback Menu Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed.
  • Page 107 Notes on Print Order When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the album, the selected category, or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing.
  • Page 108 Playback Option: Playback Menu Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 176) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

  • Page 109: Slide Show

    b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.

  • Page 110: Protect

    Playback Option: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 99) for more information.
  • Page 111 Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following 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) •...

  • Page 112: Rotate Image

    Playback Option: Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M 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 counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.

  • Page 113: E Voice Memo

    E Voice Memo c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 72) or thumbnail playback mode (A 74) and press the d button.

  • Page 114: Playing Voice Memos

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S3100 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 115: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)

    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.

  • Page 116: Editing Pictures

    Notes on Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of P 4224×2376 (A 38) cannot be edited. • The COOLPIX S3100 editing functions are not available for pictures taken with another make or model of digital cameras.
  • Page 117 Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Quick retouch The skin softening, small picture and crop functions can be added. D-Lighting The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be Filter effects used together.

  • Page 118: Picture Editing

    Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 119: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast

    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 120: Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

    Picture Editing 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 function are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button.
  • Page 121 Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 161) for more information. Picture Editing...

  • Page 122: Filter Effects: Digital Filter

    Picture Editing p Filter Effects: Digital Filter Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. Effects indicated below are available. New copies are stored as separate files. Type Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button.
  • Page 123 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 the slider, select the color to keep, and press the k button. Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes.

  • Page 124: Small Picture: Reducing Image Size

    Picture Editing g Small Picture: Reducing Image 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 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available.

  • Page 125: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    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 separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
  • Page 126 Picture Editing Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a gray frame is displayed around the picture during playback, and the small picture icon More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names”...

  • Page 127: Movie Recording And Playback

    Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 118).
  • Page 128 Recording Movies Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 160). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. •...

  • Page 129: Changing Movie Recording Settings

    Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses when recording movies. Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise when recording movies. Displaying the Movie Menu Press the d button in shooting mode.

  • Page 130: Movie Options

    Recording Movies Press K or the k button. The movie menu items can be selected. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). To exit the movie menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. Movie Options In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies.

  • Page 131: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Wind Noise Reduction In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise when recording movies.

  • Page 132: Movie Playback

    Rewind Advance Pause Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. Deleting Movie Select a movie and press the l button in full-frame playback mode (A 28) or thumbnail playback mode (A 74). A confirmation dialog is displayed. See “Deleting Unwanted Pictures”...

  • Page 133: Connecting To Televisions, 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. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.

  • Page 134: Connecting To A Computer

    For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed.

  • Page 135: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer

    (A 127, 150). • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (A 159) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S3100 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to overheat or malfunction.
  • Page 136 Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K S3100 screen. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.

  • Page 137: Disconnecting The Camera

    When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 126). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
  • Page 138 ViewNX 2. Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu. For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2 For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

  • Page 139: Charging While Connecting To A Computer

    Charging While Connecting to a Computer When the Charge by computer option (A 150) in the camera’s setup menu is set to Auto (default setting), if the camera is connected to a computer using the USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged depending on the ability of the computer to supply power.
  • Page 140 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.

  • Page 141: Connecting To A Printer

    • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S3100 can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.

  • Page 142: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 143: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    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. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12- thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to full- frame playback.

  • Page 144: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 130), follow the procedure described below to print multiple pictures.
  • Page 145 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies for each.
  • Page 146 Connecting to a Printer Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing.

  • Page 147: Basic Camera Setup

    Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned Time zone and date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings.

  • Page 148: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Charge by computer Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable. Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection. Reset all Restore camera settings to the default.

  • Page 149: Welcome Screen

    Press K or the k button. The setup menu items can be selected. Use the multi selector to choose items and adjust menu options (A 9). To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned...

  • Page 150: Time Zone And Date

    Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the displayed screen.

  • Page 151: Time Zone

    Press K. The time zone selection screen is displayed. 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 advance the time by one hour.
  • Page 152 Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option. UTC +/– –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, –8...

  • Page 153: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
  • Page 154 Setup Menu Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. Movie frame+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info, a frame indicating the area captured in the recorded movie is displayed...

  • Page 155: Print Date (Imprinting Date And Time)

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 96).

  • Page 156: Electronic Vr

    Setup Menu Electronic VR d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. w Auto When taking still pictures, electronic VR is enabled when R (A 6) is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met.

  • Page 157: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 158: Af Assist

    Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 159: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.

  • Page 160: Format Memory/Format Card

    • Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S3100. Format memory All images will...

  • Page 161: Language

    Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian Polish Video Mode d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.

  • Page 162: Charge By Computer

    Setup Menu Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) M Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A 127). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 163: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M 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).
  • Page 164 Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Option Enlarge the detected face that blinked...

  • Page 165: Reset All

    Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 31) Self-timer (A 33) Macro mode (A 34) Exposure compensation (A 35) Shooting Menu Option...
  • Page 166 Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Skin softening (A 68) Smile timer (A 68) Blink proof (A 68) Subject Tracking Menu Option Autofocus mode (A 71) Face priority tracking (A 71) Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 118) Autofocus mode (A 119) Wind noise reduction (A 119) Setup Menu Option...

  • Page 167: Firmware Version

    Others Option Paper size (A 131, 132) Frame interval for slide show (A 97) • Choosing Reset all also clears the current 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. •...

  • Page 168: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

  • Page 169: The Battery

    • Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use. • When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S3100 using the Charging AC adapter EH-69P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 45°C (113°F).

  • Page 170: Cleaning

    • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 171: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 battery Charging AC Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Adapter Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 172: Approved Memory Cards

    Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.

  • Page 173: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    • Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A 64) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 174: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Battery exhausted. Battery temperature high Q (● blinks red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
  • Page 175 Display Memory card is full. Out of memory. Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Insufficient space to save a copy. 200 pictures have Album is full.
  • Page 176 Disable protection. Destination in same – time zone as home. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact Lens error. retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during Turn camera off and communication with reconnect cable. printer.
  • Page 177 * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Description Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.*...

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Battery inserted into the camera cannot be charged. Camera cannot be turned on Camera turns off without warning.
  • Page 179 Problem Monitor is hard to read. Date and time of recording are not correct. No indicators displayed in monitor. Print date not available. Date not appearing on pictures even when Print date is enabled. Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 180 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 181 Problem Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light up. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural.
  • Page 182 Troubleshooting Problem Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). Skin tones are not softened. Saving images takes time. Cause/Solution When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may become somewhat “grainy”...
  • Page 183 • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. • Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S3100 may not be enlarged.
  • Page 184 • USB cable is not properly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Confirm system requirements. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 185: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.6–23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2–6.5...
  • Page 186 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP Video output I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life (EN-EL19) Tripod socket...
  • Page 187 (W × H × D) Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

  • Page 188: Supported Standards

    Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards.

  • Page 189: 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...
  • Page 190 Index 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 EH-69P 14, 159 Electronic VR 144 EN-EL19 12, 14...
  • Page 191 Multi selector 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 42 Museum l 61 Night landscape j 58 Night portrait e 56 Nikon Transfer 2 122 Number of exposures remaining 22, 39 Optional accessories 159 Panorama assist p 62, 64 Panorama Maker 5 122, 126...
  • Page 192 Index Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 71 Subject tracking mode 69 Sunset h 58 Thumbnail playback 74 Time zone 138, 140 Time zone and date 18, 138 Tripod socket 5, 174 TV 121 USB cable 122, 123, 130, 159 USB/audio/video output connector 5, 121, 123, 130 VGA 118 Video mode 149...
  • Page 193 Index...
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  • Page 196 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP1A02(11) 6MM02111-02...

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