Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 2: Trademark Information
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Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Using the projector 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
Page 5 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 AC adapter (available separately), be sure to unplug the AC adapter from an electrical power outlet.
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
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notices for customers in Europe CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
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 Remote Control ML-L5...6 Attaching the Camera Strap ...7 Basic Operations...
Page 10 Table of Contents Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode... 26 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode ...26 Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode...27 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...28 Using the Zoom...29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...30 Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures ...32 Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)...32...
Page 11 More on Playback... 79 Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode...79 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ...80 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...82 Selecting Playback Mode ...83 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) ...84 Adding Pictures to Albums ...84 Viewing Pictures in an Album...86 Removing Pictures from Albums...87 Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode ...88 Changing Icons Assigned to Albums...89...
Page 12 Table of Contents Editing Pictures ...108 Editing Functions ... 108 Picture Editing... 110 U Paint... 110 k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation... 113 I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ... 114 P Stretch: Stretching Pictures... 115 O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective ... 116 i Filter Effects (Digital Filter) ...
Page 13 Basic Camera Setup ...142 Setup Menu... 142 c Welcome Screen... 144 d Date... 145 e Monitor Settings ... 148 f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) ... 149 g Vibration Reduction... 150 h AF Assist ... 151 u Digital Zoom... 152 i Sound Settings ...
Page 14 Table of Contents Caring for the Camera...175 Maximizing Camera Life and Performance... 175 Cleaning ... 177 Storage ... 177 Technical Notes and Index...178 Optional Accessories ... 178 Approved Memory Cards ... 179 Image/Sound File and Folder Names ... 180 Error Messages... 181 Troubleshooting...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S1100pj 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 16: Information And Precautions
Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
Page 17 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 18: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Under the connector cover Shutter-release button...30 Zoom control...29 f: wide ...29 g: tele ...29 h: thumbnail playback...80 i: playback zoom ...82 Power switch/power-on lamp ...26, 153 Flash...34 P (projector) button...9, 163 Projector focus dial...163 Built-in microphone...
Page 19 Flash lamp... 35 Infrared receiver (rear) ... 48, 164 Speaker ...107, 128 b (movie-record) button... 9, 123 A (shooting mode) button...8, 49 c (playback) button ... 8, 32, 83 Monitor/touch panel ... 12 Cover latch ... 20, 24 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ... 20, 24 Power connector cover (for connection with available separately AC Adapter)...
Page 20: Remote Control Ml-L5
Parts of the Camera Remote Control ML-L5 The supplied remote control can be used for shooting (A 48). In projector mode (A 163), the remote control can be used to change the projected still pictures and to play back movies. Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the insulating sheet by pulling it in the direction indicated.
Page 21: Attaching The Camera Strap
Replacing the Remote Control Battery Push the tab in the direction indicated above. Place a new 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the battery holder. Be sure that the “+” mark is facing up. Attaching the Camera Strap While holding the tab in, grasp the edge of the battery holder with your fingernail and pull it...
Page 22: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Page 23: The B (Movie-Record) Button
The b (Movie-record) Button The P (Projector) Button Projector focus dial (A 163) • Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting mode to start movie recording (A 123). Press the b (movie-record) button again to stop movie recording. • Press the b (movie-record) button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.
Page 24: Operating The Touch Panel
Operating the Touch Panel The monitor on the COOLPIX S1100pj is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the supplied stylus to operate the touch panel. Tapping Tap the touch panel. Use this operation to: Select icons or other controls...
Page 25: Using The Stylus
Using the Stylus Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the paint option (A 110), that require more precision than using a finger. Attaching the Stylus Attach the stylus to the strap as shown. Notes on the Touch Panel •...
Page 26: Main Display Of The Monitor/Touch Panel And Basic Operations
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Information Display) Displayed information on the monitor varies depending on the camera settings or status. Shooting mode ...26, 52, 61, 73 Macro mode... 54 Zoom indicator... 29, 54 Focus indicator ... 30 AE/AF-L indicator ...
Page 27: Shooting (Operation Controls)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be changed (A 16). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and the current camera settings.
Page 28: Playback (Information Display)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Information Display) The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently displayed and camera status. • The displayed information vary depending on the picture played back and the current camera status. •...
Page 29: Playback (Operation Controls)
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Playback (Operation Controls) Tap the following controls to change settings. • Tap the tab to display the setting controls and deleting or editing can be available (A 16). • The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played back and the current camera settings.
Page 30: Operating The Tabs
Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Operating the Tabs When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting or playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left and right sides of the monitor.
Page 31 Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations Shooting Shooting settings can be made. • The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 49). • Each icon also indicates the current setting. OFF OFF AUTO AUTO AUTO 0.0 0.0 AUTO...
Page 32: First Steps
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied). Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward ( 1 ), and press down until it locks into place ( 2 ).
Page 33 The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status. CHARGE lamp Blinks Battery charging. Battery fully charged. • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge Flickers the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.
Page 34: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 18). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the cover latch to the Y side ( 1 ) and open the cover( 2 ).
Page 35: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off 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 36: 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 for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Tap the desired language.
Page 37 Tap the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed. Edit the date and time. Tap the desired item and A or B to edit the highlighted item. Tap I. The clock is activated and the camera enters shooting mode.
Page 38: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 79 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 179). 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 39: 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 S1100pj (A 154). The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock”...
Page 40: Basic Photography And Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting mode by framing a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures using a shooting mode that suits the scene (A 50).
Page 41: Indicators Displayed In G (Easy Auto) Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in G (Easy Auto) Mode Shooting mode In easy auto mode, G, e, f, g, h, j, or i is displayed to indicate the shooting mode selected by the camera for the current subject and framing.
Page 42: 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, and built-in microphone. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Page 43: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to g or f to activate optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate to g. • To zoom out so that the area visible in the frame increases, rotate to f.
Page 44: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 8). When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.
Page 45: 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 46: Step 4 Playing Back And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. b (movie-record) button A (shooting mode) button The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or subsequent picture. Display the previous picture Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Page 47: Deleting Unwanted Pictures
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls (A 16), and tap c. Tap the desired delete option. Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame picture or movie (A 128). Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and delete them.
Page 48: Using The Basic Shooting Functions
Using the Basic Shooting Functions In G (easy auto) mode, following settings can be made. Each icon indicates the current setting. OFF OFF 3 4 5 6 Still pictures can be taken by the remote control (A 48). m Flash Mode Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.
Page 49: Setting The Flash Mode
Setting the Flash Mode Tap the left tab to display the setting controls (A 16) and tap the flash mode icon. Tap the desired flash mode icon. Tap J to return to the previous screen. To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.
Page 50 Using the Basic Shooting Functions The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. • G (easy auto) mode: a (auto) • A (auto) mode: a (auto) • Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 62) •...
Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
n 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.
Page 52 Using the Basic Shooting Functions Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self- timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down.
Page 53: A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) 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 54: Image Mode
Using the Basic Shooting Functions Image Mode • The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than G (easy auto) mode. • Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously”...
Page 55: Tapping The Monitor To Release The Shutter (Touch Shutter)
q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter) Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor. • Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 3. Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls (A 16) and tap the touch shooting icon.
Page 56 Using the Basic Shooting Functions Notes on Touch Shutter • When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 58) enabled, or in Sports or Museum scene mode (A 61), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.
Page 57 Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter The touch shutter can be used in G (easy auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows. Shooting mode G (easy auto) mode (A 26) A (auto) mode (A 52), Sports, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food,...
Page 58: Tapping The Monitor To Focus (Touch Af/Ae)
Using the Basic Shooting Functions r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE) The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Touch AF/AE. Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped, and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Page 59 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus and exposure and press it all the way down to release the shutter. Note on Touch AF/AE When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not be in focus (A 31).
Page 60 Using the Basic Shooting Functions Touch Shooting Setting The touch shooting setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Taking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as Expected When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.
Page 61: Changing The Brightness Using Exposure Compensation
o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls (A 16) and tap the exposure compensation icon.
Page 62: Taking Pictures With The Remote Control
Taking Pictures with the Remote Control Use the remote control ML-L5 (supplied; A 6) to take pictures. It is convenient for taking self-portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. • The remote control can also be used in conjunction with the self-timer. •...
Page 63: More On Shooting
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode Following shooting modes can be selected. G Easy auto mode By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting mode. A Auto mode Pictures can be taken with the flash mode or macro mode settings. Other settings can be made, such as the continuous setting or the “subject tracking”...
Page 64: G Easy Auto Mode
G Easy Auto Mode Automatic Scene Selection The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when pointing the camera at a subject. • G Auto mode (general use) • e Portrait (A 64) • f Landscape (A 64) • g Night landscape (A 67) Focusing in Easy Auto Mode When G or i is displayed, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing...
Page 65: Motion Detection
G Easy Auto Mode Motion Detection In G (easy auto) mode or A (auto) mode, when the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring. In this case, the shutter speed indicator will turn green. •...
Page 66: Shooting In A (Auto) Mode
Shooting in A (Auto) Mode Shooting settings such as flash mode or macro mode can be made. The Continuous setting or the Subject tracking option, with which the active focus area moves to track the selected subject, can also be made or applied. Tap A in shooting mode.
Page 67: Adjusting The A (Auto) Mode Setting
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls. • Each icon also indicates the current setting. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 68: Macro Mode
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting p Macro Mode A (auto) M Tap the left tab M p Macro mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft.).
Page 69: Subject Tracking (Focusing On A Moving Subject)
s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M Touch shooting In A (auto) mode (A 52), the touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects.
Page 70 Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting 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 71: E Iso Sensitivity
E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M E 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 72: C Continuous
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting C Continuous A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M C 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 4 pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.9 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of R 4320×3240).
Page 73: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w 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 74: Preset Manual
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting Preset Manual Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the light source when shooting.
Page 75: 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. b Portrait c Landscape Z Beach z Snow k Close-up u Food o Backlighting p Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and tap C.
Page 76 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting Settings in Scene Mode The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below. Flash mode (A 34) 1, 3 The default setting can be changed by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.
Page 77 Adjusting Scene Effect The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed in the scene modes listed below. Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode. b Portrait, e Night portrait, Z Beach, z Snow, j Night landscape, o Backlighting...
Page 78: Selecting A Scene Mode To Take Pictures (Features)
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) b Portrait Use this mode for portraits. • When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face Detection”...
Page 79: Night Portrait O
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. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).
Page 80 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 41) or touch AF/AE (A 44).
Page 81 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 82 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food Use when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 54) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. • The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position.
Page 83 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 84 Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 71) for details. •...
Page 85: Shooting For A Panorama
Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 150) to Off in the setup menu (A 142) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and tap C.
Page 86: More Information
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Take the next picture. Frame the next picture so that one-third of the frame overlaps the previous picture and press the shutter-release button. Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures have been taken to complete the scene.
Page 87: Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) At the default settings, the camera uses the face detection function 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.
Page 88 Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Self-timer is not available. • Touch shutter cannot be enabled. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. •...
Page 89: Changing The Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings The settings indicated below can be made by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls in smart portrait mode. • Each icon also indicates the current setting. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 90: Y Blink Proof
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) y Blink proof When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved. •...
Page 91: Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Setting Continuous (A 58) Flash mode Blink proof (A 76) Subject tracking Self-timer (A 55) Continuous (A 58) Image mode ISO sensitivity (A 57) Subject tracking Macro mode...
Page 92 Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Restricted function Continuous (A 58) Digital zoom Subject tracking (A 55) Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 49). See the following pages for details on the functions available in each shooting mode: •...
Page 93: More On Playback
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and display pictures that have been taken (A 32). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Option – Select a picture f (h) View thumbnails g (i)
Page 94: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 79) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Increase the number of pictures displayed Decrease the number of pictures displayed...
Page 95 Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures with rating (A 97), or marked using Protect (A 99) or Print set (A 101) 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 96: 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 79) 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 97: Selecting Playback Mode
Selecting Playback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. c 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 98: Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted to albums, favorite picture 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 99 Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures • An album can contain up to 200 pictures. • Movies cannot be added to albums. • If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the album icon turns yellow. • When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder (A 180) to which they were originally recorded (A 90).
Page 100: Viewing Pictures In An Album
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, or pictures can be displayed as thumbnails.
Page 101: Removing Pictures From Albums
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 86), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and then tap h.
Page 102: Operations In Favorite Pictures Mode
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available in the album list screen. Change the album icon Delete all pictures in the selected album Change playback mode Switch to shooting mode Description Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap K.
Page 103: Changing Icons Assigned To Albums
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu (A 83) and tap h. A list of albums is displayed.
Page 104 Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) 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 180). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums.
Page 105: Image Searching In Auto Sort Mode
Image Searching 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 D Movie...
Page 106: Auto Sort Mode Categories
• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 161), cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 107: Operations In Auto Sort Mode
Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. Delete all pictures in the selected category Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Description When the bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls, and c is tapped, the category selection screen is displayed.
Page 108: Selecting Pictures Taken On A Specific Day (List By Date Mode)
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on a same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, and movies can be played back.
Page 109: Operations In List By Date Mode
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Change the month Delete all pictures in the selected date Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode...
Page 110: Playback Options
Playback Options To adjust picture settings or edit pictures, tap the tab in full-frame playback mode to display the setting controls. • The controls available and monitor display vary depending upon the current picture and camera settings. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 111: Setting The Picture Rating
Notes on the Rating • Each rating can be applied to a maximum of 999 pictures. • Rating cannot be applied to movies. • The ratings applied on the COOLPIX S1100pj are not recognized by your computer. 15/11/2010 15 15/11/2010 15 : 30 15/11/2010 15 : 30 0004.
Page 112: Enjoying Slide Show
b Enjoying Slide Show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” Tap the bottom tab in playback mode to display the setting controls, and tap b. Tap Start.
Page 113: Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 14) in playback mode. Protecting One Picture Select the desired picture to be protected in full-frame playback mode and tap the bottom tab.
Page 114: Protecting Multiple Pictures
d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect) Protecting Multiple Pictures Multiple pictures can be protected at a time. Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap d. The monitor display switches to the Protect screen. Tap the desired pictures to be protected.
Page 115: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set
a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. •...
Page 116 a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the shooting date on the picture. Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on the picture.
Page 117: Creating A Print Order For Multiple Pictures
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap a. The monitor display switches to the print set screen. Tap the desired pictures to print (up to 99) and tap A or B at the upper left in the monitor to specify the number of copies (up to nine) for each.
Page 118: Canceling Print Order
a Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Canceling Print Order • To remove a print marking from a picture, display a picture selected for printing in full-frame playback mode, follow the procedure in “Creating a Print Order for One Picture” (A 101), and tap “0” in step 3. •...
Page 119: Rotate Image
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 120: E Voice Memos: Recording And Playback
E Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Select the desired picture from full-frame playback mode (A 79) and tap the bottom tab. Tap E. The screen for recording voice memos is displayed. Tap W to record a voice memo.
Page 121: 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 S1100pj is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or model of digital camera.
Page 122: Editing Pictures
Notes on Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39) of p 3968×2232 cannot be edited. • The editing functions of COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of digital cameras.
Page 123 Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be added. Quick retouch D-Lighting The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be Stretch added.
Page 124: Picture Editing
Picture Editing U Paint Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration can also be added. Painted copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap U.
Page 125 Tap Yes. A new, painted copy is created. Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 39) of M 2048×1536 or larger are saved at a size of 2048 × 1536 and pictures taken at N 1024×768 or O 640×480 are saved at a size of 640 ×...
Page 126 Picture Editing Add Decorations Tap K to add a decoration. To change the decoration type or size, tap the bottom tab to display the screen shown at right. • Decoration type can be selected from 14 types. • Tap the decoration size slider to select the decoration size.
Page 127: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation
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. Copies created with the quick retouch function are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 128: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
Picture Editing 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 a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 129: P Stretch: Stretching Pictures
P Stretch: Stretching Pictures Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M. The retouch menu is displayed. Tap P.
Page 130: O Perspective Control: Adjusting A Sense Of Perspective
Picture Editing O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective Adjust the sense of perspective in the picture taken in landscape orientation. Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 131: Filter Effects (Digital Filter)
i Filter Effects (Digital Filter) Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye, or Miniature effect. New copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 132 Picture Editing Type Soft Selective color Cross screen Fisheye Miniature effect A confirmation screen for saving the edited copy is displayed. Tap J to return to the retouch menu without making any changes. Tap Yes in the confirmation dialog. A new, edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, tap No.
Page 133: Glamour Retouch
j Glamour Retouch Glamour retouch can be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture and make the faces look smaller with wider eyes. New copies are stored as separate files. Select a picture in full-frame playback mode (A 79), tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls, and tap M.
Page 134 Picture Editing Tap Yes. A new, edited copy is created. To exit without saving the copy, tap No. Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be recognized by the j icon displayed in playback mode. Notes on Glamour Retouch •...
Page 135: Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures
g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or 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 136: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy
Picture Editing o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is displayed with playback zoom (A 82) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 79) to zoom in on the image.
Page 137: Movie Recording And Playback
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies High-definition movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone can be recorded. • The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 126). Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in shooting mode.
Page 138 Recording Movies Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 179). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. •...
Page 139: Changing The Movie Recording Settings
Changing the Movie Recording Settings The movie settings described below can be made. Apply the settings before starting movie recording. D Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. m Movie light Enable or disable the movie light when recording movies. n Movie AF mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies.
Page 140: Movie Light
Recording Movies Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length Option N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) y VGA (640 × 480) z QVGA (320 × 240) All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card or movie bit rate.
Page 141: Movie Af Mode
n Movie AF Mode In the shooting or playback screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Movie AF mode Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies. Option Focus is locked when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to A Single AF start recording.
Page 142: Movie Playback
Volume Rewind Advance Pause Movie Playback Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1100pj cannot be played back. Deleting Movie See “Deleting Unwanted Pictures” (A 33) for more information. Description Tap X to adjust volume. Touch and hold O to rewind movie.
Page 143: 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 full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.
Page 144 Connecting to a TV Operations with TV Connection While pictures are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or subsequent picture can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. If the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping the camera monitor.
Page 145: Connecting To A Computer
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (A 178) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1100pj can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may...
Page 146: Transferring Images From A Camera To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer When transferring images to the computer from the camera, select the Interface setting (A 155) from the setup menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP. • The default setting is MTP/PTP. Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.
Page 147 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S1100pj screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK.
Page 148: Disconnecting The Camera
Connecting to a Computer ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2). Transferred images can be viewed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 135). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.
Page 149 Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially- available Card Reader When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2. •...
Page 150: 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-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1100pj 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 151: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer When transferring images to the computer from the camera, select the Interface setting (A 155) from the setup menu and set the USB option to MTP/PTP. • The default setting is MTP/PTP. Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer.
Page 152: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 137), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. Tap B or C to choose the desired picture and tap I. Previous or subsequent picture can also be viewed by tapping the scroll bar.
Page 153: Printing Multiple Pictures
Tap the desired paper size. Tap B or C to display additional options. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Tap Start print. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Page 154: Dpof Printing
Connecting to a Printer Tap the desired paper size. Tap B or C to display additional options. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size option. Tap Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Page 155 Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown at right is displayed, tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to return to the print menu. DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print set option (A 101).
Page 156: 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 camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Set the photo information displayed in playback mode, the image review settings, and the monitor brightness.
Page 157: Operating The Setup Menu
Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Operating the Setup Menu Tap the bottom tab in shooting or playback mode. See “Operating the Tabs” (A 16) for more information. Tap the z tab.
Page 158: Welcome Screen
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen.
Page 159: Date
d Date Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Tap the items on the displayed screen to select the display order of the day, month and year, and set the date and time.
Page 160 Setup Menu Tap o. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Tap E or F to choose the travel destination time zone and tap I. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour.
Page 161 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option. UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, –8 Vancouver –7...
Page 162: Monitor Settings
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Playback Set the photo information displayed in the monitor during playback. See “Playback (Information Display)” (A 14) for more information. •...
Page 163: Date Imprint (Imprinting Date And Time)
f Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M f Date imprint 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 104).
Page 164: Vibration Reduction
Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M g Vibration reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Page 165: Af Assist
Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.
Page 166: Digital Zoom
Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M u Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A 29).
Page 167: Auto Off
k Auto Off Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M k Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby mode (A 21) to save power.
Page 168: L/M 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 S1100pj. Format memory All images will...
Page 169: Language
n Language Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian J Interface Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M J Interface...
Page 170: Blink Warning
Setup Menu d Blink Warning Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using the face detection function (A 50) when shooting in the following modes. •...
Page 171 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. Enlarge the detected g (i) face that blinked...
Page 172: Reset All
Setup Menu p Reset All Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 34) Self-timer (A 37) Image mode (A 39) Movie options (A 125)
Page 173 Playback Mode Option Slide show (A 98) Effects Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A 144) Playback (A 148) Image review (A 148) Brightness (A 148) Date imprint (A 149) Vibration reduction (A 150) AF assist (A 151) Movie light (A 126) Digital zoom (A 152) Movie AF mode (A 127) Button sound (A 152)
Page 174 Setup Menu Projector Settings Menu Option Power saving (A 172) Auto off (A 173) Tone compensation (A 173) Others Option Paper size (A 138, 139) • Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (A 180) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 33) before selecting Reset.
Page 175: Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory And Memory Card)
h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap the desired option from the copy screen. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
Page 176: Firmware Version
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 180) for more information. r Firmware Version Tap the bottom tab (A 143) M Tap z (Setup menu) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S1100pj Ver.x . x...
Page 177: Using The Projector
Using the projector Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) The COOLPIX S1100pj is equipped with a built-in projector. The ability to project pictures and movies with simple operation makes for a convenient way of enjoying photos at gatherings of family and friends.
Page 178 Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) Switch the picture with the remote control (supplied). Point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A 4, 5) within a distance of approximately 5 m (16 ft.). Infrared emitter See “Using Projector Mode”...
Page 179 Built-in Projector Stand • The built-in projector stand allows the camera to be tilted slightly upward so that the projected picture is not obstructed by the surface of the table on which the camera is placed. • Slide the projector stand latch ( 1 ) and push ( 2 ) to raise it.
Page 180: Using Projector Mode
Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) Using Projector Mode While a picture is displayed full-frame in projector mode, the following operations can be performed with the camera or the remote control (A 6). Display the previous or subsequent picture Playback zoom View thumbnails Playback movies...
Page 181: Projecting Movies
Set the picture Right tab rating/play back pictures by rating Switch to another playback mode (camera only) End projection (camera only) Projecting Movies In projector mode, movies are indicated by R in full-frame playback mode. Press the apply selection button on the remote control or tap R on the camera’s monitor to play back movies.
Page 182: Changing The Projecting Settings
Changing the Projecting Settings When the tab is tapped in projector mode and the setting controls are displayed, pictures can be decorated with the paint option and projected as a slide show with effects. • Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item. •...
Page 183: Projector Slide Show
b Projector Slide Show P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M b Slide show Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an automated slide show. Check the camera position and focus with the standby screen.
Page 184 Changing the Projecting Settings Selecting Pictures for Slide Show and Projecting Tap w (View selected images) under step 1 in “b Projector Slide Show” (A 169). Tap On. Select images screen is displayed. Select pictures to be projected in the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen and drag and drop (A 10) it to the list area.
Page 185 Slide Show Options Tap x (Effects), y (Frame intvl), z (Background music), or X (Volume) in the step 1 under “b Projector Slide Show” (A 169) to change each setting. x Effects Select from Classic (default setting), Animated, Zoom, or Pop art. y Frame intvl Specify the length of time a picture is displayed.
Page 186: Changing The Projector Settings (Projector Settings Menu)
Changing the Projector Settings (Projector Settings Menu) Power saving (A 172), Auto off (A 173), and Tone compensation (A 173) settings can be adjusted from the projector settings menu. Operating the Projector Settings Menu Tap the bottom tab in projector mode. Tap z.
Page 187: Auto Off
Changing the Projector Settings (Projector Settings Menu) k Auto Off P button (projector mode) M Tap the bottom tab M z (Projector settings menu) M k Auto off If no operations are performed for a while during projection, camera ends projection and enters standby mode (A 21) for saving the power.
Page 188: Tips: Projecting Powerpoint Presentations With The Camera Alone
4. Use a memory card that has been formatted or used for shooting at least once with the COOLPIX S1100pj. Insert the memory card into the camera, turn on the camera, and press the P button.
Page 189: 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. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Page 190: The Battery
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance The Battery • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance.
Page 191: Cleaning
Cleaning Avoid touching the lens/projector window with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one Lens/ end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove projector fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the window...
Page 192: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery charger AC adapter USB cable Audio/video cable Remote control Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F Connecting the EH-62F Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC adapter and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.
Page 193: Approved Memory Cards
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 194: Image/Sound File And Folder Names
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included) and movies Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Copies created using editing function other than small...
Page 195: 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) Clock not set. Battery running low. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Battery temperature is Battery temperature high.
Page 196 Be sure to tap No and Memory card has not been make copies of any formatted for use in pictures which need to be COOLPIX S1100pj. kept before formatting the memory card. Tap Yes to format the memory card. • Choose smaller image •...
Page 197 Display Over 200 pictures have Album is full. No already been added to further pictures can be album. added. One or more portrait A blink was detected subjects may have blinked in the picture just when the picture was taken. taken.
Page 198 Error Messages Display This image cannot be deleted. Travel destination is in the current time zone. Rating maximum reached. No further pictures can be rated. No images with this rating found. Lens error Communications error System error Printer error: check printer status.
Page 199 Display No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of printer. paper Ink error. Printer error: check ink Running out of ink or ink Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty. An error caused by the Printer error: file image file has occurred.
Page 200: 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 Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Camera turns off without warning.
Page 201 Problem Date not appearing on pictures even when Date imprint is enabled. Camera settings reset. Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly. Camera does not respond to remote control operation. Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning.
Page 202 Troubleshooting Shooting Problem No picture taken when shutter- release button is pressed. Camera cannot focus. Pictures are blurred. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Digital zoom cannot be used.
Page 203 Problem No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Unexpected results when flash set to b (auto with red-eye reduction).
Page 204 Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • The COOLPIX S1100pj is not able to playback movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to a size of 320 ×...
Page 205 • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1100pj and pictures copied using the Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Page 206 Troubleshooting Problem Cannot select paper size with camera. Projected pictures are not sharp. Cause/Solution Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer: • The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera.
Page 207: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S1100pj Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.1 million Image sensor Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 5.0-25.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-140 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.9-5.8...
Page 208 Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (A auto mode) 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 Projector Projection system LCD panel Projector lens Light source...
Page 209 Resolution (output) VGA equivalent Endurance (battery Approx. 1 h with EN-EL12 battery life) Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish Power sources One EN-EL12 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied) AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately)
Page 210: Battery Charger Mh
Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Battery Charger MH-65 Rated input Rated capacity Rated output Battery Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable Weight Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.
Page 211: Supported Standards
Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 212: Index
Index Symbols G Easy auto mode 26 A Auto mode 52 C Scene mode 61 F Smart portrait mode 73 P Projector mode 163 c Playback mode 32 h Favorite pictures mode 84 F Auto sort mode 91 C List by date mode 94 z Setup menu 142 z Projector settings menu 172 g (Tele) 4...
Page 213 Easy auto mode 26 EN-EL12 18, 20 Exposure compensation 47 Extension 180 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face detection 28, 50 Favorite pictures mode 88 File names 180 Fill flash 34 Filter effects 117 Fireworks show m 69 Firmware version 162 Fixed range auto 57 Flash 4, 34, 35 Flash lamp 5, 35...
Page 214 Index Panorama Maker 5 131, 135 Paper size 138, 139 Party/indoor f 66 Perspective control 116 PictBridge 136, 197 Playback 32, 79, 80, 82, 107, 128, 148 Playback mode 83 Portrait b 64 Power 22, 26 Power saving 172 Power switch 4, 26 Power-on lamp 4, 26 Preset manual 60 Press halfway 8...
Page 215 Index Vibration reduction 150 Video mode 130, 155 ViewNX 2 131, 135 Voice memo 106 Volume 107, 128 WAV 180 Welcome screen 144 White balance 59 Zoom 29 Zoom control 4, 29, 166...
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Nikon COOLPIX S1100PJ User Manual

For Your Safety

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: G (Easy Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Using the Projector

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

Quick Links

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