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  • Page 1 Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corpora- tion. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 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: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth- ers, 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 4 Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables pro- vided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children...

  • Page 5: Cautions

    Cautions To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the follow- ing precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts...

  • Page 6: Notices

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to...
  • Page 7 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being...
  • Page 8 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is function- ing normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result from product malfunction.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ... Cautions ... Notices ... Before You Begin ... Introduction ... Parts of the Camera ... The Monitor... The Mode Dial ... Navigating the Menus ... The Shutter-Release Button ... First Steps ... Inserting Batteries ... Inserting Memory Cards...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents The Shooting Menu ... 56 Using the Shooting Menu ... 56 Image Quality/Size... 58 White Balance ( Only) ... 60 Exp. +/– ... 62 Date Imprint ... 63 Continuous ( Only) ... 64 Best Shot Selector ( Image Sharpening ( CF Card Format...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho- tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera Mode dial ( Power-on lamp ( Shutter-release button ( Eyelet for camera strap Memory card slot cover Attaching the Camera Strap Power switch ( Self-timer lamp ( Built-in Speedlight ( Viewfi nder ( Lens (...
  • Page 13 Viewfi nder ( Red ( ) lamp ( Green (AF) lamp Monitor 5, 18) ( delete) button 22, 23) Interface connector cover ( monitor) button Zoom ( / ) buttons Tripod socket ( menu) button Interface connector cover USB ( Video-out ( DC-in connector Multi selector( /...

  • Page 14: The Monitor

    The Monitor Shooting Zoom indicator ...18 Focus indicator...20 Recording indicator ...21 “Date not set” icon Camera shake icon Battery level indicator Self-timer indicator...26 Date imprint indicator ...63 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie...16, 17, 51 1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 2 Appears when camera clock has not been set.
  • Page 15 Playback 2003.03.06 2003.03.06 14:20 14:20 Current folder ...23 File number and type ...23 Battery level indicator Current frame number/ total number of frames ...22 Image quality/size indicator ...58 1 Appears when batteries are running low. Controlling the Monitor To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the modes, you can also use the Monitor shows current settings and...

  • Page 16: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can select from eight shooting modes and setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions. Manual ( 17, 56) In addition to the shoot- ing-menu options available in auto mode, you have access to such menu items as white balance and image sharpening.

  • Page 17: Navigating The Menus

    Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfi...

  • Page 18: First Steps

    Inserting Batteries Your camera uses: • Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (× 2), or • non-rechargeable CRV3 lithium batteries (× 1) EN-MH1/AA CRV3 Open the battery-chamber cover Pressing the battery-chamber latch ( slide the battery-chamber cover out ( fl...
  • Page 19 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing or inserting batteries. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manu- facturer. Damaged Batteries The following batteries can not be used: •...

  • Page 20: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on CompactFlash Front Direction of insertion Terminals Confi rm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off. Open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow as shown in the label on the underside of the memory card slot cover.
  • Page 21 Approved Memory Cards In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera: Nikon EC-CF SDCFB...

  • Page 22: Checking The Battery Level

    Checking the Battery Level Button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch until it stops, then gently release the switch. lamp will light.
  • Page 23 Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, rotate the power-on switch. Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out. Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC...

  • Page 24: Basic Setup

    Basic Setup Before using your camera for the fi rst time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. SET-UP Welcome screen Language Date Rotate the mode dial to and turn camera on.
  • Page 25 When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power. Setting the Clock from Nikon View (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only) If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 6.0.0 or later) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the...

  • Page 26: Basic Photography

    Step 1 —Select This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Image quality/size Choose from fi...
  • Page 27 Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until you: • choose a lower Image quality/size setting ( • insert a new memory card ( •...

  • Page 28: Step 2 - Frame The Picture

    fi ngers and other objects away from the lens and fl ash window. Frame your subject Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and...
  • Page 29 Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy”...

  • Page 30: Step 3 - Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 — Focus and Shoot Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp Focus indicator Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. In camera will automatically focus on the sub- ject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 31 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a will be displayed in the monitor. You can continue to take pictures until the is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 32: Step 4 - View The Results

    Step 4 — View the Results 2003.03.06 2003.03.06 100NIKON 100NIKON 14:20 14:20 0001.JPG 0001.JPG DELETE Erase Erase 1 image(s)? 1 image(s)? Done Press the button View pictures in the monitor Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. To view additional pictures, press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order.
  • Page 33 Pictures are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g., “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if you take a picture when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number.

  • Page 34: More On Photography

    When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash The following fl ash modes are available: Mode How it works AUTO Flash fi res when light- Auto ing is poor. Flash fi res several times Auto with at low intensity before red-eye main fl...
  • Page 35 Sensitivity ( ISO Equivalency) “Sensitivity” is a measure of how quickly the camera responds to light. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity roughly equivalent to fi lm with an ISO 50 rating. When lighting is poor and the fl ash is off...

  • Page 36: Taking A Self-Portrait: Using The Self-Timer

    Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten seconds after the shutter-re- lease button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.

  • Page 37: Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode

    Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6˝). Display macro close-up menu. Exit menu. icon appears in monitor when camera is in macro close-up. Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up is not available in some shooting modes ( At short ranges, the viewfi...

  • Page 38: Assist And Scene Modes

    Assist and Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of ten “scene” and four “assist” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by- one.

  • Page 39: Framing Assist

    Framing Assist The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and follow the steps below.

  • Page 40: Portrait Assist

    Framing Assist Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode helps you frame por- traits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light avail- able).

  • Page 41: Landscape Assist

    Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a land- mark in the background. LANDSCAPE No guides are displayed in monitor.

  • Page 42: Sports Assist

    Framing Assist Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. SPORTS While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed).

  • Page 43: Night Portrait Assist

    Framing Assist Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the back- ground. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to improve quality, slightly increas- ing processing time;...

  • Page 44: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of ten “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situ- ation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing you the neces- sity of adjusting each setting separately.
  • Page 45 The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor back- ground lighting. Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow- fi elds, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Flash mode automatically set to AUTO;...
  • Page 46 Scene Mode Night landscape A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. Focus is fi xed at infi nity. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to improve quality, slightly increasing time before pictures are saved to memory card. Close up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of fl...
  • Page 47 Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a fi rework. The camera responds more rapidly to the shutter-release button, ensuring that you can capture the start of the burst. • Focus is fi xed at infi nity. •...

  • Page 48: More On Playback

    Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the (W) button in full-screen play- back displays the pictures on the memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Press Highlight pictures...
  • Page 49 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the button to zoom in on still images dis- played in full-screen playback. While the picture is zoomed in, you can save a cropped copy of the picture that contains only the portion of the image visible in the monitor.

  • Page 50: The Picture Enhance Menu

    PLAYBACK MENU and MOVIE TRIM MENU options ( be available. Viewing Copies on Other Cameras Copies may not display or transfer correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera. PIC. ENHANCE MENU Select PIC. ENHANCE MENU.

  • Page 51: Retouching Pictures

    Retouching Pictures Selecting Pic. enhance menu from the picture enhance menu displays the following retouch options: Option Halo fi lter Monochrome fi lter Creates copy of picture in black-and-white. Sepia fi lter Highlight option. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. To view the new, retouched copy, press the multi selector down until the copy is displayed.

  • Page 52: Small Picture

    Small Picture To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic from the picture enhance menu or press the shutter-release button while a still image is displayed in full-screen playback. The following resize options are available: Option Size (pixels) 640 ×...

  • Page 53: Cropping Pictures

    Cropping Pictures When Photo trim is selected from the picture enhance menu, the current picture will be displayed full screen. Zoom picture in and out. Save edited image as a copy? Confi rmation dialog displayed. Se- lect Yes to create cropped copy, No to exit without creating copy.

  • Page 54: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV Using the EG-CP11 video cable included with your camera, you can connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards ( 80).

  • Page 55: Viewing Pictures On A Computer

    (copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View. For more information on installing Nikon View and transferring pictures to your computer, see the Quick Start Guide and the Nikon View Reference Manual. Before Connecting the Camera Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by: •...

  • Page 56: Connecting The Usb Cable

    Mac OS 9 (9.0 – 9.2) A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the “Nikon Digital Camera E3100_PTP” USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.
  • Page 57 Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and discon- nect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Stor- age, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the cable.

  • Page 58: Printing Pictures

    Printing Pictures Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera can be printed and enjoyed in the same way as pictures taken with a fi lm camera. Using the Print set op- tion in the camera playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print.
  • Page 59 PRINT SELECTION Highlight picture. PRINT SELECTION PRINT SET Done Date Info Done Done Select highlighted picture. Selected pictures marked by Use zoom buttons to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, press W button when number of prints is 1.
  • Page 60 Printing Pictures Print Set If you display the PRINT SET menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info op- tions will be reset. “Date” If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date is based on the photo information recorded with the picture, and will not be correct if the camera clock was set incorrectly when the picture was taken (...

  • Page 61: Movies

    Recording Movies To record silent movies up to forty seconds in length: Flash Mode Selection in The fl ash turns off ( ) automatically when movie mode is selected. Digital Zoom Digital zoom can not be used while recording is in progress. Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on The exposure count display in the monitor...
  • Page 62 Recording Movies The type of movie recorded can be selected from the following options: Option Small movie (320) Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second. (default option) Each frame has a size of 320 × 240 pixels. Movies are recorded at a rate of 15 frames per second.

  • Page 63: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies During playback, movies are indicated by a icon. When displayed full screen in the monitor, movies can be played back using the zoom but- tons and the multi selector. Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed. Press Start playback Stop playback...

  • Page 64: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies To cut the beginning or end from a movie, press the menu button after displaying the movie full frame or highlighting it in thumbnail playback (to skip directly to step 6, display a movie in single-frame playback and press the shutter-release button).
  • Page 65 Delete all frames before current frame. If movie is paused, press multi selector down to resume playback. Save trimmed movie? Review movie Delete frames after frame. Confi rmation dialog will be displayed. View edited movie (use multi selec- tor to pause, rewind, and advance, or press /W to end playback).

  • Page 66: The Shooting Menu

    Using the Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Image quality/size Choose image size and quality. White balance Match white balance to your light source. mode only) Adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, or high-con- Exp. +/– trast subjects.
  • Page 67 (movie) mode, pressing the MENU button displays the movie menu ( 52). The shooting menu is not available. To make a selection from the shooting menu: SHOOTING MENU Image quality/size Exp.+/– Date imprint Highlight menu item. EXP.+/– Highlight option (to return to previ- ous step, press multi selector to left).

  • Page 68: Image Quality/Size

    Image Quality/Size Pictures taken with a digital camera are recorded as image fi les. The size of the fi les, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory card, depends on the size and qual- ity of the images.
  • Page 69 The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16- and 32-megabyte memory cards at different image quality/size settings. Image quality/size High (2048*) Normal (2048) Normal (1600) PC screen (1024) TV screen (640) * All fi gures are approximate. File size of pictures depends on scene recorded, produc- ing wide variations in number of images that can be stored.

  • Page 70: White Balance ( Only)

    White Balance ( White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. In scene, and assist modes, white balance is set automatically by the camera in response to light- ing conditions and the selected scene. In (manual) mode, you can choose white balance from the following options: Option...
  • Page 71 Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under 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).

  • Page 72: Exp

    Exp. +/– The Exp. +/– (exposure compensation) menu is used to alter exposure from the value sug- gested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range –2.0 to +2.0 EV. Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very bright- ly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.

  • Page 73: Date Imprint

    Date Imprint The date imprint option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pic- tures as they are recorded to the memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording.

  • Page 74: Continuous ( Only)

    Continuous ( Use the options in this menu to capture a fl eet- ing expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Option Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release Single button is pressed.

  • Page 75: Best Shot Selector ( Only)

    Best Shot Selector ( When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes pictures as long as the shutter- release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.

  • Page 76: Image Sharpening ( Only)

    Image Sharpening ( The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the picture, making edges seem sharper. As this processing takes place after shooting, its effects can not be previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible in the fi...

  • Page 77: Cf Card Format

    CF Card Format The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. If you purchase ad- ditional memory cards for added storage, you will however need to format the cards before fi rst use. Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be on the card.

  • Page 78: The Playback Menu

    Using the Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; Print set specify number of copies and information to be included on prints. View pictures on the memory card in an automatic slide Slide show show.

  • Page 79: Slide Show

    Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an au- tomated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. Option View all pictures in order Select all recorded. View specifi ed pictures in Select image(s) order selected. Viewing All Pictures in the Order Recorded SLIDE SHOW Select all...
  • Page 80 Slide Show Viewing Chosen Images in the Order Selected SLIDE SHOW Select all Select image(s) Highlight Select image(s). SELECT IMAGE(S) Highlight picture. SELECT IMAGE(S) Rotate selected picture 90 ° right (→). Press again to rotate 90 ° left (←), again to return to original orientation.
  • Page 81 The following operations can be performed during the show: Press Pause slide show Skip to next frame Return to previ- ous frame End slide show Description Menu shown at right will be displayed. Highlight Restart and press multi selector to right to resume show.

  • Page 82: Delete

    Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Erase selected images Erase all images Deleting Selected Pictures DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images Highlight Erase selected images. ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Highlight picture. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press W or T button.

  • Page 83: Deleting All Pictures

    DELETE Erase Erase Deleting All Pictures To delete all unprotected pictures on the memory card: DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images Highlight Erase all images. Before Deletion Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transferred to a computer ( Protected Pictures Pictures marked with a...

  • Page 84: Protect

    Protect This option is used to protect pictures from ac- cidental deletion. Protected fi les can not be deleted by pressing the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted. PROTECT Highlight picture.

  • Page 85: Auto Transfer

    Hidden Pictures Some Nikon digital cameras allow you to hide pictures during playback. Hidden pic- tures can be viewed on the COOLPIX 3100 but can not be selected for transfer. Icon Pictures that have been selected for transfer are identifi ed by a 2003.03.06...
  • Page 86 Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon camera can not be trans- ferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 3100. Use the COOLPIX 3100 to reselect the pictures.

  • Page 87: The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera Welcome screen is turned on. Language Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Date Set the camera clock. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness.

  • Page 88: Welcome Screen

    Welcome Screen This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Option No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned Disable welcome Image shown at right is displayed Coolpix when camera is turned on. Select this option to choose wel- come screen from pictures cur- rently stored on camera memory...

  • Page 89: Brightness

    Brightness Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Press the multi selector left or right to return to the setup menu. Volume This option is used to enable or disable the sounds played when an error occurs or when...

  • Page 90: Video Mode

    Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( eo mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device. Your Nikon digital camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. Reset All Select this option to restore the settings listed below to their original state.

  • Page 91: Technical Notes

    Flash bracket When mounted on the SK-9 fl ash bracket as shown below, the com- pact Nikon SB-30 Speedlight can be used for wireless sync fl ash pho- tography, supplementing the camera’s built-in fl ash (set the SB-30 to Wireless Slave A). For more information, see the instructions provided with the SB-30.

  • Page 92: Caring For Your Camera

    • Images in the monitor may be diffi cult to see in a bright light. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlit. Should the monitor begin to dim or fl icker, con- tact your Nikon service representative.
  • Page 93 Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant.

  • Page 94: Error Messages

    • Use approved card. • Check that connectors are accessing memory clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Solution 24–25 — 10–11 FORMAT 10–11...
  • Page 95 View fi le on computer or correct make of camera. If error appears in computer monitor, click OK to exit Nikon View. Turn camera off, reconnect cable or re- place memory card, then turn camera on and transfer pictures.
  • Page 96 Check that camera is con- nected and that batteries are fully charged. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, con- tact retailer or Nikon repre- sentative. Turn camera off, unplug op- tional AC adapter (if using), remove and reinsert batter- ies, and turn camera on.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob- lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here.
  • Page 98 Troubleshooting Problem • Camera is in playback mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • Red ( ) lamp fl ickers: fl ash is charging. • Green (AF) lamp fl ickers: camera unable to focus. • Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in No picture is taken monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in your when shutter-release...
  • Page 99 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9. card slot • Camera is not registered in Device Manager (Windows only). See Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD) for further information. Possible cause ( movie), or to Sunset,...

  • Page 100: Specifi Cations

    Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100 equivalent) Shutter Speed E3100 digital camera 3.2 million ˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 3.34 million 1 2.7 • 2,048 × 1,536 (2048) • 1,600 × 1,200 (1600) • 1,024 × 768 (1024) • 640 × 480 (640) 3 ×...
  • Page 101 80 min (EN-MH1)/150 min (CRV3). Measured at stan- dard temperature (20 °C/68 °F) with fully-charged bat- teries under standard Nikon test conditions: zoom ad- justed with each shot, fl ash used in approximately one third of shots, image type set to Normal.

  • Page 102: Index

    Index Symbols (auto) mode, 6, 16–21 (delete) button, 3, 22, 23, 74 lamp, see Lamp, red ( ) (landscape assist) mode, 28, 31 (manual) mode, 6, 17, 56, 60, 64, 65, 66 (monitor) button, 3, 13 (movie) mode, 6, 51–52, (night portrait assist) mode, 28, 33, 88 (play/transfer) button, 3,...
  • Page 103 MOVIE TRIM MENU, 54 Multi selector, 3, 7 Museum, 28, 36, 89 Night landscape, 28, 36, 88, 89 Nikon View, 45, 89 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remain- ing, 16, 17 On/off, see Power switch PAL, see Video mode...
  • Page 104 Printed in Japan SB3E10000601(11) 6MAA4711-A...

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