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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX S31 Let your camera take over A Point and Shoot............A 34 When you set the camera to A Point and shoot, the camera automatically enters scene auto selector mode. There’s no need to change the mode: simply point the camera at the subject.
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A ix) and “<Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation“ (A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A 1).
  • Page 6 Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera.

  • Page 7: Information And Precautions

    Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/...
  • Page 8 Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 9 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 10 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 11: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 12 • When inserting the battery, do not Keep out of reach of children attempt to insert it upside down or Particular care should be taken to backwards. prevent infants from putting the • Do not short or disassemble the battery, brush, or other small parts into battery or attempt to remove or their mouths.
  • Page 13 • Do not handle the power cable or provided or sold by Nikon for the go near the battery charger during purpose, to maintain compliance with lightning storms. Failure to observe product regulations.
  • Page 14 Observe caution when using Turn the power off when the flash using inside an airplane or the hospital Using the flash close to your subject’s Turn the power off while inside the eyes could cause temporary visual airplane during take off or landing. impairment.

  • Page 15: Notices

    Nikon determined by turning the equipment Corporation may void the user’s off and on, the user is encouraged to try authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 16 Interface Cables Notices for customers in Europe Use the interface cables sold or CAUTIONS provided by Nikon for your equipment. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS Using other interface cables may REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES the FCC rules.

  • Page 17: Important> Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation

    Product” (F2). Notes About Shockproof Performance This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.

  • Page 18: Notes About Waterproof And Dustproof Performances

    If the camera is subjected to excessive shock, vibration or pressure by dropping or hitting it, the waterproof performance is not guaranteed. • If the camera is exposed to shocks, it is recommended to consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative to confirm the waterproof performance (charged service).

  • Page 19: Before Using The Camera Underwater

    • The waterproof performance of waterproof packing may start to deteriorate after one year. If the waterproof packing begins to deteriorate, consult your retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. 3. Make sure that the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is firmly closed.

  • Page 20: Notes About Using The Camera Underwater

    Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than 5 m (16.4 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. •...
  • Page 21 1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the camera with tap water, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the camera.
  • Page 22 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances.

  • Page 23: Notes About Operating Temperature And Humidity And Condensation

    To clear the fogging, remove the battery and memory card, and leave the camera with the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover open to allow the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature. • If the fogging does not clear, consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 24: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........... ii The Basics of Shooting and Playback ..9 Read This First ............ii Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ....10 About This Manual ..........iii Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ....12 Information and Precautions......v Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card..
  • Page 25 Change Sounds ..........52 Reference Section ......... E1 Choose a Size............54 Have Fun with Pictures......E2 Choose a Photo Size..........54 E Exchange Messages......E2 Choose a Movie Frame Size......56 Leave a Message..........E2 Features That Cannot Be Used Leave a Reply ............
  • Page 26 Settings............E27 Technical Notes and Index ....F1 Z More Playback Options....E27 Caring for the Product........F2 G View by Date..........E27 The Camera............F2 F View Favorites .......... E29 The Battery.............. F5 z Print Order/Retouch ......E30 The Battery Charger .......... F6 y Retouch............

  • Page 27: Parts Of The Camera And Basic Operations

    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. The Camera Body............2 Attaching the Camera Strap..............4 The Monitor.............5 Shooting Mode ....................5 Playback Mode ....................6 Using the Flexible Buttons........7 If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback”...

  • Page 28: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body b (e movie-record) button .....78 Shutter-release button........24 Power switch/power-on lamp ....20 Eyelets for camera strap........4 Flash................35 Speaker..............82 Self-timer lamp............. 37 Microphone............78 AF-assist illuminator.......... 84 Lens (with protective glass)
  • Page 29 Flexible buttons........7, 32, 66 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover......12, 14 Monitor ................ 5 Battery chamber ..........12 Flash lamp............... 35 Memory card slot ..........14 Multi selector H: Telephoto ............. 23 USB/audio/video output connector..68 I: Wide-angle........... 23 Waterproof packing ....... xvi, xvii c (shooting/playback mode) button..

  • Page 30: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.

  • Page 31: The Monitor

    The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 1m 1m 5m 5m 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 9 9 9...

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 9 10 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 2 9 m 0 s...

  • Page 33: Using The Flexible Buttons

    Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
  • Page 34 Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button next to it. • When Q is displayed, press flexible button 1 to return to the previous screen. Shooting mode Playback mode Flash mode/self-timer Have fun with pictures Flash Exchange messages Self-timer Picture play...

  • Page 35: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ..................10 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery ..................12 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card................14 Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time........16 Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On....................20 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................22 Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................24 Playback...

  • Page 36: Preparation 1 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 into the included Battery Charger MH-65 by sliding the battery forward (1), and then press down until it locks into place (2). •...
  • Page 37 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F) before use. • The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes About the Battery Charger •...

  • Page 38: Preparation 2 Insert The Battery

    Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the included battery. • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.

  • Page 39: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 21) 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 40: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and then open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert a memory card. Memory card slot •...

  • Page 41: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to save important images by transferring them to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 42: Preparation 4 Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu background setting screen are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 43 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press flexible Date and time button 4 (O). • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between 2013 D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
  • Page 44 Press J or K to select the Menu background background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). •...
  • Page 45 Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language (E45), Date and time (E39), and Menu background (E46) settings in the l camera settings menu (A 84). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting Date and time (E39) in the l camera settings menu.

  • Page 46: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. Check the battery level indicator and the Battery level indicator number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Indicator Display Description Battery level high. 7 8 0 7 8 0 Battery level low.

  • Page 47: Turning The Camera On And Off

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

  • Page 48: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. Frame the picture. • Aim the camera at the desired subject. 7 8 0 7 8 0 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s...

  • Page 49: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you press the multi-selector H or I, the zoom indicator is displayed on the right side of the monitor and the optical zoom is activated. • To zoom in closer to the subject, press H (telephoto). •...

  • Page 50: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 25). • When a face is detected: 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area).

  • Page 51: The Shutter-Release Button

    The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel Press halfway resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter- release button is pressed halfway. While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.

  • Page 52: Step 4 Play Back Images

    Step 4 Play Back Images Press the c (shooting/playback mode) c (shooting/ playback mode) button. button • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame. Use the multi selector to select an image to display. •...

  • Page 53: More Information

    Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image. • When images in which the face (A 60) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display (except images captured using Shoot at intervals and Take a series of pictures).

  • Page 54: Step 5 Delete Images

    Step 5 Delete Images Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible button 3 (n). 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select...
  • Page 55 Selecting which images you want to delete Press the multi selector J or K to Erase selected pictures select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). • A check mark appears next to the selected image.

  • Page 57: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features This chapter describes A Point and shoot and the features that are available when shooting. You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take. Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)... 32 A Point and Shoot..........

  • Page 58: Features Available In Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)

    Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option Description A Point and Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. – shoot Flash Allows you to set the flash mode.
  • Page 59 Flexible button Option Description Allows you to configure the shutter and button Change sounds sounds. l Settings Choose a size Set the size of photos (still images) and movies. Allows you to change a number of general Camera settings settings. Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58).

  • Page 60: A Point And Shoot

    A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. When you frame a picture, the camera automatically determines the scene and selects the optimal settings, allowing you to take pictures with ease. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera.

  • Page 61: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. The flash mode selected while using A Point and shoot (A 34) is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash •...
  • Page 62 Press flexible button 2 (w Auto flash), flexible button 3 (y Flash off), Flash or flexible button 4 (x Always fire Auto flash flash). Flash off • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Always fire flash Frame the subject and take a picture. Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58).

  • Page 63: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutter- release button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter- release button.
  • Page 64 Press the shutter-release button the 1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 F 3.3 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.

  • Page 65: Using The Smile Timer

    Using the Smile Timer If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer).
  • Page 66 Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes About Face Detection ➝ (A 60) Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58).

  • Page 67: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released when using A Point and shoot or smile timer, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. Notes About Skin Softening •...

  • Page 68: Choose A Style

    Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When one of the following styles (shooting scenes and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Press the multi selector J or K to select Shoot close-ups the desired style (shooting scene and...

  • Page 69: Characteristics Of Each Style

    Characteristics of Each Style H Shoot close-ups • The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass.
  • Page 70 O Shoot at intervals • The camera can automatically capture still images at pre-determined intervals. Images captured in one shooting are saved in one folder and can be viewed in a slide show (A 66). • Press flexible button 2 (d Shoot every 30 seconds), flexible button 3 (e Shoot once a minute), or flexible button 4 (f Shoot every 5 minutes) to set the shooting interval.
  • Page 71 J Shoot under water • Use when taking pictures underwater. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass.
  • Page 72 K Photograph fireworks • The camera focuses at infinity. • The focus indicator (A 5) always turns green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A 35). • The self-timer is not available (A 37). L Mirror •...
  • Page 73 Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed in the monitor. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass.

  • Page 74: Decorate

    Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures. Seven different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A 54).

  • Page 75: Change Colors

    Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your pictures and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) Press flexible button 2 (b Brighter/ darker), flexible button 3 (c More Change colors...
  • Page 76 Press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Brighter/darker Frame the subject and take a picture. Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58). Notes About Change Colors •...
  • Page 77 b Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the image. • Press J and move the cursor to the left to make the overall Brighter/darker image darker. Press K and move the cursor to the right to make it brighter.

  • Page 78: Change Sounds

    Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked.
  • Page 79 Press the multi selector J or K to select the Pick a shutter sound type of sound. • y: Set the standard sounds. • z: Sounds are not heard. • Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected sound. •...

  • Page 80: Choose A Size

    Choose a Size Set the size of pictures (still images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size You can select the combination of image size and image quality (i.e., image compression ratio) that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved (A 55) decreases.
  • Page 81 Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image, even when memory capacity and image mode settings remain constant.

  • Page 82: Choose A Movie Frame Size

    Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired movie type to record. Larger image sizes mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size) Image size (number of pixels) Movie frame size...
  • Page 83 Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject movement and image composition, even when memory capacity and movie frame size remain constant. Available recording time may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.

  • Page 84: Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Description Flash cannot be used when taking pictures Flash Choose a style (A 42) using Photograph food, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks. Self-timer cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a Self-timer...
  • Page 85 Restricted function Option Description Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a Electronic VR Choose a style (A 42) series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks. Digital zoom cannot be used when taking Smile timer (A 39) pictures using smile timer.

  • Page 86: Focusing

    Focusing Using Face Detection When using the following shooting modes and settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

  • Page 87: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the frame.
  • Page 88 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator turns green: •...

  • Page 89: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Have fun with pictures 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Exchange messages Picture play...

  • Page 90: Playback Zoom

    Playback Zoom Press the multi selector H during full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor or on the face detected at the time of shooting if a face was detected. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0...

  • Page 91: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 Full-frame display...

  • Page 92: Features Available In Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

    Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A 7) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu Option Description Exchange Allows you to add voice messages to your messages images.
  • Page 93 Playback menu Option Description Erase this picture Allows you to delete only the image currently A 28 only displayed (A 28). Erase selected Allows you to select multiple images and n Erase A 29 pictures delete them (A 29). A 28 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all images (A 28).

  • Page 94: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 95 Viewing images on a TV You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV’s input jacks. A 70 Viewing and organizing images on a computer If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.

  • Page 96: Using Viewnx 2

    • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.
  • Page 97 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
  • Page 98 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 99: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. Turn the camera on.

  • Page 100: Transfer Images To The Computer

    Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Transfer images to the computer.

  • Page 101: Viewing Images

    Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

  • Page 103: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 7 8 0 7 8 0 7 m 3 0 s 7 m 3 0 s 1 5 m 0 s 1 5 m 0 s Recording Movies ..........

  • Page 104: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the movie frame size (A 56) setting is fixed at H Small (640). G Large (720p) is not available. Display the shooting screen.

  • Page 105: Camera Temperature

    Notes About Saving Movies After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or to the memory card.
  • Page 106 Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 62). Should this occur, try the following. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.

  • Page 107: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button to switch to playback mode. Press the multi selector J or K to 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 select a movie and then press flexible...
  • Page 108 Functions Available During Playback Paused You can use the flexible buttons to perform the following operations. During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Advance Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind Hold down the button to rewind the movie. Press the button to pause playback.

  • Page 109: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the l camera settings menu. Camera settings Settings Welcome screen Change sounds Choose a size Date and time Camera settings Brightness • See “Using the Flexible Buttons” (A 7) for information about using the camera’s menus. •...

  • Page 110: Camera Settings Menu

    Camera Settings Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) The following items can be set in the camera settings menu: Option Description Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is Welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 111: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pictures E Exchange Messages................E2 V Picture Play ....................E7 D Make Photo Albums ................E17 View F Favorites ....................E19 m Slide Show ....................E21 G View Movie ....................

  • Page 112: E Exchange Messages

    E Exchange Messages You can record voice messages using the camera’s microphone and attach the messages to your pictures. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message Press flexible button 2 (q Record).
  • Page 113 Press flexible button 2 (q). • Recording starts. You can record a message for up to about 20 seconds. • Press flexible button 2 (q) again to stop recording. • Do not touch the camera’s microphone during 2 0 s 2 0 s recording.

  • Page 114: Leave A Reply

    Leave a Reply Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings Press flexible button 3 (J Leave a reply). Record • You cannot select this option if the image does Leave a message not have a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message”...

  • Page 115: Play Recordings

    Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). • The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. • Press the multi selector H or I during playback to adjust playback volume.
  • Page 116 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Erase voice recordings? Yes). • Only the message is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted. Notes About Exchange Messages • When an image with messages attached is deleted, both the image and its messages are deleted. •...

  • Page 117: Picture Play

    V Picture Play You can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate files (E61). Picture Play Features Editing function Description Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the Q Soften pictures (E9) image.
  • Page 118 Notes About Picture Play • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera.

  • Page 119: Q Soften Pictures

    Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available.

  • Page 120: Add Starbursts

    f Add Starbursts Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select f M flexible button 4 (O) Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights.

  • Page 121: W Add A Fisheye Effect

    W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups (A 43) in the shooting menu.

  • Page 122: M Add A Diorama Effect

    M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image.

  • Page 123: Z Toy Camera

    Z Toy Camera Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Z M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effect is well-suited for landscapes.

  • Page 124: Change Colors

    d Change Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select d M flexible button 4 (O) Allows you to adjust image colors. Press the multi selector J or K to select Change colors the desired setting, and then press flexible...

  • Page 125: P Highlight Colors

    P Highlight Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Press the multi selector J or K to select a Highlight colors color, and then press flexible button 4...

  • Page 126: A Decorate

    A Decorate Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select A M flexible button 4 (O) You can add a frame around your images. Seven different frames are available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below.

  • Page 127: D Make Photo Albums

    D Make Photo Albums You can display images similarly to a photo album. Five different photo album designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 10 megapixels (3648 × 2736) in size. Making Photo Albums Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (D Make photo albums) Press the multi selector J or K to select an Make photo albums...
  • Page 128 Press flexible button 4 (O). Make photo albums Press J or K to select the desired Choose an album design photo album design, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu.

  • Page 129: View

    F Favorites By adding images to favorites you can sort your favorite images from others. Once images are added, use View favorites to play back only the images that have been added to favorites. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (F Favorites) Adding Images to Favorites •...

  • Page 130: Removing Images From Favorites

    Removing Images from Favorites Press the multi selector J or K to select 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 the image you want to remove from favorites, and then press flexible button 3 (s).

  • Page 131: Slide Show

    m Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (E25). Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (m Slide show) Choose Pictures Press flexible button 3 (o Choose...
  • Page 132 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme • To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image.
  • Page 133 Pick a Series Press flexible button 2 (o Choose pictures). Pick a series • The first image in the folder where images Choose pictures captured using the Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. Pick a speed Press flexible button 2 (K) or flexible button 3 (J) to select the folder, and Choose pictures then press flexible button 4 (O).
  • Page 134 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a series Choose pictures Pick a speed Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme...

  • Page 135: Choose A Theme

    Choose a Theme Press flexible button 4 (n Choose a theme). Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. Choose a theme • You can select o Animated (default setting), Animated o Pop art, or p Classic.

  • Page 136: G View Movie

    G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 4 (G View movie) Allows you to play back movies (A 81). Available when a movie is displayed.

  • Page 137: Z More Playback Options

    Z More Playback Options Allows you to select a date and view images that were captured on that date or play back images added to favorites. Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (Z More playback options) G View by Date Press flexible button 2 (G View by date).
  • Page 138 Press the multi selector J or K to view 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 images. •...

  • Page 139: F View Favorites

    F View Favorites Press flexible button 3 (F View favorites). More playback options View by date View favorites Press the multi selector J or K to view 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 3 1 5 : 3 0 1 5 : 3 0 images.
  • Page 140 z Print Order/Retouch Copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. You can also specify the image to be printed and the number of copies to be printed. y Retouch Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (z Print order/retouch) M flexible button 2 (y Retouch) h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
  • Page 141 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy method. Camera to card • j Selected images: Copies images selected Selected images from the image selection screen. Proceed to step All images • i All images: Copies all images. Proceed to step 7.

  • Page 142: Settings

    Notes About Copying Images • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E35) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied.

  • Page 143: D Rotate Pictures

    d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.

  • Page 144: S Small Picture

    s Small Picture Create a small copy of the current image. Press flexible button 4 (s Small picture). Retouch Copy Rotate pictures Small picture Press flexible button 2 (D) or flexible Small picture button 3 (E) to select the size of the 1 0 2 4 ×...

  • Page 145: Print Order

    a Print Order Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (z Print order/retouch) M flexible button 3 (a Print order) When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders”.
  • Page 146 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date Print order and shooting information. Date • Date: Print the shooting date on all images in Info the print order. • Info: Print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all images in the print When Date is selected order.
  • Page 147 Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F23) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. •...

  • Page 148: Camera Settings

    l Camera Settings Welcome Screen Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 2 (I Welcome screen) Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option Description The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying...

  • Page 149: Date And Time

    Date and Time Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 3 (J Date and time) Set the camera clock. Option Description The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and j Date format Day/Month/Year.

  • Page 150: Brightness

    Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 4 (K Brightness) Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The Brightness default setting is 3. • Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired brightness and then press flexible button 4 (O).

  • Page 151: Print Date

    Print Date Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 (L Print date) The shooting date can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E37).

  • Page 152: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 3 (M Electronic VR) Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Option Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are...

  • Page 153: Af Assist

    AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 (r AF assist) Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit.

  • Page 154: Format Memory/Format Card

    Format Memory/Format Card Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 2 (O Format memory/ N Format card) Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data.

  • Page 155: Language

    Language Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 (P Language) Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Finnish Danish...

  • Page 156: Menu Background

    Menu Background Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 4 (Q Menu background) Select one of five background designs to be used for a menu screen or thumbnail playback mode.

  • Page 157: Reset All

    Reset All Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 3 (S Reset all) When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.
  • Page 158 Camera Settings Menu Option Default value Brightness (E40) Print date (E41) Electronic VR (E42) AF assist (E43) Auto Menu background (E46) Others Option Default value Paper size (E56, E57) Default • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E61). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file number in the internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number.

  • Page 159: Firmware Version

    Firmware Version Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 (V Firmware Version) View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S31 Ver.x.x...

  • Page 160: Connecting The Camera To A Tv

    Connecting the Camera to a TV Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E63) to play back images or movies on the TV. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.
  • Page 161 Hold down the c (shooting/playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor remains off. Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force.

  • Page 162: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Take pictures Select images for printing and number of copies using Print order option (E35) Connect to the printer (E53)

  • Page 163: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a battery with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) (E63) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet.

  • Page 164: Turn On The Camera

    Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an angle.

  • Page 165: Printing Individual Images

    Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print an image. Press the multi selector J or K to Print selection select an image to be printed, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Press flexible button 3 (b Copies).
  • Page 166 Press flexible button 4 (c Paper size). PictBridge prints Start print Copies Paper size Press J or K to select the paper size, Paper size and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To specify paper size using settings on the Default printer, select Default.

  • Page 167: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. When the Print selection screen is Print selection displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). Press the multi selector I and then press flexible button 2 (c Paper size).
  • Page 168 Press H, and then press flexible button 2 (o Print selection), flexible Print menu button 3 (k Print all images), or Print selection flexible button 4 (g DPOF Print all images printing). DPOF printing Print selection Select which images will be printed (up to Print selection 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine).
  • Page 169 Print all images One copy of each image saved in the Print all images internal memory or on the memory card, is prints printed. • When the screen shown on the right is Start print displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing.
  • Page 170 Printing begins. • The screen returns to step 2 when printing is complete. Printing Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4.

  • Page 171: File And Folder Names

    • Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 999, a new folder is created (e.g., “101NIKON”...
  • Page 172 • Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (E30).

  • Page 173: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the AC adapter, then insert the AC adapter in the battery chamber. • While using the AC adapter, the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed.

  • Page 174: Error Messages

    Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 10, 12 Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off Battery temperature and the power-on lamp will begin flashing quickly.
  • Page 175 Display Cause/Solution This card cannot be Error accessing memory card. used. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. This card cannot be • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. read. Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted.
  • Page 176 Communications error Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn System error 12, 21 camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative.
  • Page 177 Display Cause/Solution Printer error. Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, press flexible – printer status. button 3 (R Resume) to resume printing.* Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Printer error: check Load the specified size of paper and then press flexible –...

  • Page 179: Technical Notes And Index

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product..........F2 The Camera......................F2 The Battery......................F5 The Battery Charger.....................F6 Memory Cards .......................F7 Cleaning and Storage..........F8 Cleaning........................F8 Storage ........................F9 Troubleshooting............F10 Specifications............F17 Approved Memory Cards ................F22 Supported Standards..................F23 Index .................F24...

  • Page 180: Caring For The Product

    Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera COOLPIX S31 is provided with JIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) equivalent waterproofing. If water seeps inside the camera, however, this could cause the components to rust and result in a high repair charge or the camera may not be repairable.

  • Page 181: The Monitor

    Maximum Depth COOLPIX S31 is designed to withstand water pressure up to a depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) for approx. 60 minutes. At greater depth, water could seep inside the camera, resulting in camera malfunction.
  • Page 182 • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. Notes About Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,”...

  • Page 183: The Battery

    The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (A ix-xii) thoroughly before using 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 184: The Battery Charger

    • A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.

  • Page 185: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F22 • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. •...

  • Page 186: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. When cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using Lens a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges.

  • Page 187: Storage

    Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the battery and operate the camera approx. once a month. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...

  • Page 188: 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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. – • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 189 Problem Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power 2, 21 switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/ playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button. Monitor is blank. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged.

  • Page 190: Shooting Mode

    Problem Cause/Solution Date not imprinted on The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images 84, E41 images even when Print captured using Take a series of pictures. date is enabled. Screen for setting time and date is displayed when Clock battery is exhausted;...
  • Page 191 Problem Cause/Solution • Subject is too close. Try moving away from the subject or setting Choose a style to Shoot close- ups. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus Camera cannot focus. does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the camera settings menu to Auto. 84, E43 •...
  • Page 192 Problem Cause/Solution Off is selected for AF assist in the camera settings menu. Even when Auto is selected, AF-assist AF-assist illuminator does illuminator does not light when Photograph 34, 46 not light. fireworks is used. It also may not light depending on the scene automatically selected by the camera when using A Point and shoot.
  • Page 193 Playback Issues Problem Cause/Solution • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by – computer or other make of camera. File cannot be played back. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. •...
  • Page 194 Nikon Transfer 2 does not – • Confirm system requirements. start when camera is • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 connected. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.

  • Page 195: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 10.34 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 29–87 mm lens in...
  • Page 196 Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG File formats Voice messages: WAV Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) • 10 megapixels [3648 × 2736] Image size • 4 megapixels [2272 × 1704] (photo size) •...
  • Page 197 I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Supported languages Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese •...
  • Page 198 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: D Large (10 megapixels) (3648 × 2736) selected for Choose a size > Photo size, zoom adjusted with each shot, and flash fired with every other shot.

  • Page 199: Battery Charger Mh

    Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft) Weight Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (excluding power cable) Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 200: 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. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

  • Page 201: Supported Standards

    • SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FreeType License (FreeType2) Portions of this software are copyright ©...

  • Page 202: Index

    Index Battery level ............20 Symbols A Point and shoot.......... 34 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ..................3 c Playback mode........... 26 Brightness ............... 51 l Camera settings menu......84 Brush ............... xvi c (shooting/playback mode) button... 3 Button sound............52 .AVI..............

  • Page 203: Eyelets For Camera Strap

    Decorate (shooting mode) ....32, 48 Focus lock .............. 61 Delete............... 28 Folder name ..........E61 Digital zoom............23 Format internal memory ... 84, E44 Direct print .......... 69, E52 Format memory cards..15, 84, E44 DPOF..............F23 Formatting ........ 15, 84, E44 DPOF print............
  • Page 204 Movie recording time........57 Printer............. 69, E52 Multi selector ............3 Rechargeable battery ........10 Nikon Transfer 2 ......72, 73, 74 Rechargeable Li-ion battery ....... 10 Number of exposures remaining... 20, 55 Recording movies..........78 Removing images from favorites... E20 Reset all ..........

  • Page 205: Speaker

    Shutter-release button ......2, 24 Volume ............. 82, E5 Slide show ........... 66, E21 Small picture ........67, E34 Welcome screen......84, E38 Smile timer ............39 Soften pictures........ E7, E9 Zoom ................ 23 Speaker............... 2 Zoom in..............23 SSCN..............E61 Zoom out ...............
  • Page 208 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. CT2L01(11) 6MN13211-01...

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