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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI.X" $8100 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Images and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When "_ auto sort mode" is selected, images and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Smile 2 Portraits Landscape Duskto dawn NJ_Movie FJi Retouched copies...
  • Page 3 Use the rotary multi selector to choose desired category. For information about categories, see "Auto Sort Mode Categories" (_ 102). For information about operating the auto sort mode screen, see "Operations in Auto Sort Mode" ([_ 103). Press the _) button to display an image in the selected category in full-frame playback mode.
  • Page 4 Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description Smile Images captured using smile timer ([_] 34) _!:7_'°:!_:_]:::: in°_iautoi Images captured rr_odei_°22iar]d cor]tlr]uou_ ......shooting mode (_ 73)usingfacedetection (C_]52). £ Portraits Images captured in the following scene modes. • [] (night portrait) _ (_ •...
  • Page 5 Operations in Auto Sort Mode Thefollowing operationsare availableinthe category list screen(_ 101step 3). Function Control Description T,,,orl_. Select a _ategory Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press A, Switch to full: Display images in the selected category in full- frame playback frame playback mode.
  • Page 6 In "l_l list by date mode", only images captured on the same date (:an be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, shooting information (:an be displayed, image display can be enlarged, images (:an be edited, and movies can be played back.
  • Page 7 Notes on List by Date Mode • The 9,000 most recent images can be displayed in list by date mode. If more than g,O00 images are saved, "_" is displayed for the date containing the 9,001 st image. • Images captured when the camera's date is not set are treated...
  • Page 8 Operations in List by Date Mode Tile following operations are available in tile list by date screen (_ 104 step 3). Function Control Description Rotatethe rotor m ult sdector, orpress • or 9 Select date _'[((OK') } i'_ V. Display images captured on the selected date in full-frame playback mode.
  • Page 9 The following options are available in the playback menu. Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting ! 25 Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of images. soften_og Make facial skin tones softer. Print set Select images to print and the number of copies for each, Slideshow...
  • Page 10 Displaying the Playback Menu Press the [] button to enter playback mode (_ 80). Press the MENU button to display the playback menu. • Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (_ • Press the MENU button to exit the playback menu. •...
  • Page 11 Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order) (Playback (Playback menu) MENU -) _ button mode) Print When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital "print orders"...
  • Page 12 Choose images (up to 99) and the number copies (up to nine) of each, Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press • or • to select images, and press • or • to specify the number of copies to be printed. Image selected for printing can be identified by the check mark (_) and the numeral indicating the number of...
  • Page 13 Notes on Print When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the screen shown below is displayed if images other than those in the selected album, category, shooting date have been marked for printing.
  • Page 14 Notes on Printing Shooting Date Photo Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and shooting data are printed on images when a DPOF compatible 201) printer that supports printing shooting date and shooting data is used.
  • Page 15 Slide Show (Playback (Playback menu) button mode) -_ MENU "_ _ Slide show Play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated "slide show/' Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start and press button.
  • Page 16 Protect (Playback (Playback menu) button mode) -) MENU "_ a-_ Protect Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen. See"Selecting Images" (_ 115) for more information. Note that formatting the camera's internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected images (_ 172).
  • Page 17 Selecting Images When using one of the following features, a screen like that shown on the right is displayed when selecting images. • Print set > Select images (_ 109) • Protect (_ 114) • Rotate image (_ 116) • Copy > Selected images 119) •...
  • Page 18 i_ Rotate Image (Playback (Playback menu) image button mode) -) MENU -) _ Rotate Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed with playback. 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 19 Voice Memo (Playback (Playback menu) memo [ r-_l button mode) -_ MENU "_ _ Voice Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos for images. Recording Voice Memos Choose 80) or thumbnail an image in full-frame playback playback mode mode Tile playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 20 Playing Voice Memos Images for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by _ in full- frame playback mode. Choose an image in full-frame playback mode ([_ 80) or thumbnail playback mode ([_ and press the MENU button. The playbackmenu is displayed. o,.m.mo o e t, O ut Use the rotary multi selector to choose The voice memo playbackscreenis displayed.
  • Page 21 1":.-3 C opy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) I-_ button (Playback mode) -_ MENU (Playback menu) -_ C_ Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Usethe rotary multi selector to choose a destination option to which images copied...
  • Page 22 Notes on Copying Images • JPEG, MOV, and WAV format files can be copied, Files saved in any other _rmat cannot copied, • If voice memos 117) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the images, •...
  • Page 23 Sequence Display Options button MENU mode) (Playback (Playbackmenu) Sequence display options Choose the method used to display a series of images shot continuously (sequence -, _ 83) when viewing them in full-frame playback mode (_ and in thumbnail playback mode (_ 85).
  • Page 24 Use the COOLPIX 58100 to edit images in<:amera and save them as separate files 185). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. _!_!_Ti_*_'!_'t Create a copy of the current image with...
  • Page 25 Restrictions on Image Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions, Editing function used Editing function to add The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added, Quick retouch The quick retouch and D Lighting functions...
  • Page 26 F__ _ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be usd to easily create retouched copies in which contrast saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are saved as separate files. Choose the desired image in full-frame "...
  • Page 27 _lq D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast F)-Lighting car] be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate files. Choose the desired image in full-frame " ',_\=-y_' playback mode 80)or thumbnail...
  • Page 28 Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detec:ts faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created using the skin softening function are saved as separate files. Choose the desired image in full-frame .._--_' playback mode (1_[_] 80) or thumbnail...
  • Page 29 Small Picture: (Decreasing Image Size) Create a small copy of the current image. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. The [] 640 x 480, [] 320 x 240, and [] 160 x 120 sizes are available. Small copies are saved as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.
  • Page 30 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when I_1_ __ is displayed with playback zoom 88) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files. T (q) Rotate the zoom control in full-frame playback mode ([:[_ 80) to zoom...
  • Page 31 High-definition movies with sound (:an b erecorded. • The m aximum movie length for a single movie is29 minutes, even when t here issufficient free s pace onthe memory card f orlonger recording (_ 135). 1 Turn onthe camera and besure t hatitisin shooting mode.
  • Page 32 Notes on Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies 184), Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • When recording movies, the angle of view (ke,, the area visible in the frame) is narrower compared...
  • Page 33 Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all tile way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image. Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • A still image can be saved when [_) is displayed at the top left of the monitor.
  • Page 34 Changing Movie Recording Settings Tile following options carl be adjusted from tile movie menu. Movie Options The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. Select Movie or HS movie according to the type of movie that should be recorded. Option °...
  • Page 35 Displaying the Movie Menu Press the MENU button in shooting mode. The menu is displayed. If the MENU button was pressed in _ (scene auto selector), [] (night landscape), or [] (night portrait), press the rota_ multi selector (_ 9) • to display the tabs.
  • Page 36 Movie of Movie Options (Normal Speed Movie Type) Switch to shooting mode -) MENU "_ _ (Movie) (_ 133) -) Movie options ") Movie Select types for when recording normal speed movies. Larger image sizes and faster movie bitrates mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes.
  • Page 37 Maximum Movie Length HD 1080pllr (1920 x 59 s 35 rain 1080) (default setting) IO8O L HD 1080p (I920 X ................................_IIIIIIIFT_III_IIF]IIIII_IIII_ .........................._I_IIIII_II_II ..... HD 720p (1280 x 720) 1 rain 31 s 55 rain _1! VGA (640 x 480) 4 rain 22 s 2 h 30 rain (320 x 240) ?'?!2!2!'!÷...
  • Page 38 Wind Noise Reduction Select whether wind noise is reduced when shooting with Movie options in the shooting menu set to Movie. The wind noise reduction setting can be confirmed in the monitor when shooting 6). When Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed. _<...
  • Page 39 HS (high speed) movies can be recorded. The portions of the movie recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/8-1/2 of normal playback speed, or played back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed.
  • Page 40 _1_ Notes on HS Movie • Footage recorded for slow motion or fast motion playback is not recorded with sound. • Vibration reduction cannot be used for movies that are recorded when Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movie. Zoom position, focus, exposure, and white...
  • Page 41 Changing HS Movie Settings (HS Movie Type) Switch to shooting mode -) MENU -_ _ (Movie) (_ 133) -) Movie options HS movie Select the type of movie recorded when Movie options in the movie menu is set to HS movie, option Description ' ............
  • Page 42 In full-frame playback mode (_ 80), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (_ 134). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the _) button. Rotate the zoom control to T or W to adjust playback Pausing volume.
  • Page 43 The d esired portions ofarecorded movie can besaved as aseparate file. 1 Play b ack t he desired movie a nd pause p layback ([Z_ 140). Press the rotary multi selector or i_ to ,, _ .,,, choose control, and then press button.
  • Page 44 Notes on Movie Editing • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. To trim another area of the movie, select and edit the original movie. • Movies are trimmed in one second intervals, therefore the actual trimmed portion of the movie may differ slightly...
  • Page 45 Connect the camera to a television to play images or movies back on the television. If your %/is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI (:able (:an be used to connec:t the camera to the %/for high-definition display. Turn offthe camera.
  • Page 46 Tune the television to the video channel. See the documentation provided with your television for details. Hold down the_ button to turn on the ..camera. The camera enters playback mode and images I_IF:_ While connected to tile TV tile camera monitor will...
  • Page 47 Use tile supplied ViewNX 2 CF)and install tile following software on tile computer. • ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature "Nikon Transfer 2" to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images (:an be viewed and printed.
  • Page 48 _1_ Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer images, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly, • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default setting)
  • Page 49 File on tile Devices and Printers • $8100 screen. • Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK.
  • Page 50 ViewNX 2 starts automatically when the transfer is complete (default setting of ViewNX 2). Transferred images can be viewed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information 149). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn offthe camera or disconnect tile camera from tile computer during transfer.
  • Page 51 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will abo start ViewNX 2. Click Transfer in the ViewNX 2 screen to start Nikon Transfer Viewing ViewNX 2 Help Information For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer...
  • Page 52 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 53 Users of PictBridge<ompatible 201) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera...
  • Page 54 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn off the camera. _,L*, • Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USBcable. Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
  • Page 55 Printing Images at a Time After properly connecting tile camera to tile printer (_ 152), follow tile procedures described below to print an image. Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired image and press the _) button. Rotatetile zoom control to W (_;_) to display 12 thumbnails,and T (q) to switch back to fulPframe playback.
  • Page 56 Choose Start print press the _) button. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the _) button. Current number of copies/ total number of copies Printing Multiple Images After...
  • Page 57 Choose the desired paper size and press the I_) button. To speci_ paper size using settings on the printer, choose Default in the paper size option. Choose Print selection, Print all images, DPOF printing and press the _) button. Print selection Choose images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 58 Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start print. Choose Cancel and press the _) button to return to the print menu, DPOF printing...
  • Page 59 The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen [_j_J 159 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera dock and choose home and destination time zones. Monito r settings [_[_J163 Adjust photo information display, image review, and monitor brightness settings.
  • Page 60 Reset all Restore camera settings to default values. Firmware version ] 79 Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Pressthe MENU button. The menu is displayed, r_lr If the MENU button was pressed in _ (scene auto selector), [] (night landscape), or [] (night portrait), press the rotary multi selector (_...
  • Page 61 Welcome Screen MENU b utton ") V (Setup menu) 158) -)' Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned None (default setting) The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen.
  • Page 62 Date (Setup menu) MENU button -) V 158) -) Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera dock to current date and time. DMY (the order in which Use the rotary multi selector to set the date and time the day, month, and year in tile date screen.
  • Page 63 Press i_. The travel destination screenis displayed. Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, press • to enable daylight saving time function. is displayed at the top of the monitor the camera clock is advanced...
  • Page 64 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below, For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option, UTC +/- Location UTC ÷/- Madrid, Paris, Berlin Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage Kuwait, Manama...
  • Page 65 Monitor Settings I_ENU butt°n =) V (Setup menu) (_ 158) -) M°nit°r settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in tile monitor during shooting and playback mode.-_ 164) Image review On (default setting):The captured image is displayed immediately after shooting, and then the camera returns to the shooting screen.
  • Page 66 Photo Info Select whether or not tile photo infom/ation is displayed in tile monitor. See "The Monitor" 6) for information on indicators displayed in the monitor. _,u,, Shooting mode Playback mode Show info The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are Auto info performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide (default setting)
  • Page 67 Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time) (Setup imprint MENU button menu) ([_] 158) -) Date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (_ 112).
  • Page 68 Vibration Reduction (Setup MENU button -') V menu) ({_ 158) -) Vibration reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 69 Notes on Vibration Reduction • Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode, Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before shooting, • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function,...
  • Page 70 Motion Detection (Setup MENU button -) V menu) (_] 158) -) Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Auto When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
  • Page 71 AF Assist (Setup MENU button menu) ([_:_J158) _ AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when subject is dimly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.
  • Page 72 Sound Settings (Setup settings MENU button -')' V menu) (_] 158) -)' Sound Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.
  • Page 73 Auto Off (Setup MENU button -_ V menu) 158) -_ Auto If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns offand the camera enters standby mode (_ 17). Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min.
  • Page 74 Format Memory/Format Card (Setup memory/Format MENU b utton ") menu) 158) -) Format card Use this option to format tile internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format tile internal memory, remove tile memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
  • Page 75 Language (Setup Language MENU button -'_ V menu) (_] 158) -_ Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. _e_tina i Czech Polski _'_'_'_'_ Polish Dansk Danish Portugu_s 7"_ Portuguese Deutsch German Pycc_H_ Russian Finnish (default setting) Spanish Swedish Turkish...
  • Page 76 Charge by Computer computer MENU button V (Setup menu) 158) -) Charge Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via tile USBcable (_ ] 50). Auto (default Setting) When the camera...
  • Page 77 Blink Warning (Setup warning MENU button -) Y menu) (_ 158) -) Blink Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection 52) when shooting in the following modes. • I_1 (auto) mode (when Face priority S0) is selected for AF area mode...
  • Page 78 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are available. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. _,_t_,_,_ Function Control...
  • Page 79 Reset All (Setup MENU b utton _ V menu) (_]_]158) _ Resetall When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Flash mode ([_[_J30) Auto Self.timer ([1ZJ Macro mode ([_[_]36) Exposure compensation 40, 41 ) Shooting Menu...
  • Page 80 Subject Tracking Menu ... Option Autofocus mode ([_[Z]72) FuiPdme AF Continuous Shooting Menu Movie Menu Setup Menu Default value Option None Welcome screen ([Z:_ 159/ Auto info Photo info ([Z:_ 1631 Image review ([Z:_]163) Brightness (EZZZ] 163) Date imprint ([::Z_ 165) Vibration reduction 166t...
  • Page 81 Others • Selecting Reset all also clears the current file number (_ 185) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to "0001 ", delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (_ 29) before selecting Reset all.
  • Page 82 To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. _1_ Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. _1_ Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration,...
  • Page 83 Battery • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance, Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures...
  • Page 84 • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LEDbacklight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon authorized service representative.
  • Page 85 Rechargeable batteryRechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL12 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)* Battery Charger Battery Charger MH-65 Connecting the EH-62F Be sure that the AC adapter cord has been properly aligned in AC adapter and battery chamber grooves before dosing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
  • Page 86 Approved Memory Cards Tile 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 recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards...
  • Page 87 "P_" plus a three-digit sequential number for images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. "101P_O01"; _ 68) and "NIKON" for all other images (e.g. "100NIKON'). When tile number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with %001/' •...
  • Page 88 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Problem Solution _!_i Set date and time. (blinks) Clock not set. Prepare to charge or replace Battery running low.
  • Page 89 Solution Display Problem Formatting deletes all data saved on tile memory card. Be sure to select No and make Card is not formatted. Memory card has not copies of any images which Format card? been formatted for use need to be kept before in COOLPIX $8100.
  • Page 90 Solution Problem Display Select images that support Cannot edit selected Image cannot be editing function. image. modified. Movies cannot be edited. Time out error while Choose memory card with saving movie on the Cannot record movie. faster write speed. memory card. Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the...
  • Page 91 Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn Error has occurred in camera on. if error persists, System error camera's internal 12,17 contact retailer or Nikon- circuitry. authorized service representative. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume Printer error: check Printer error.
  • Page 92 See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
  • Page 93 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings, Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
  • Page 94 Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 95 Shooting Problem Cause/Solution 143, Cannot switch to shooting Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable. 14.6, mode. When camera is in playback mode, press the 8,28 button or shutter-release button. No image captured when the When menus are displayed, press the MENU shutter-release button button.
  • Page 96 Problem Cause/Solution Another function that restricts the Image mode option is enabled. Image mocle not available. Available image modes differ according to the current shooting mode. Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter No sound when shutter is sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with released.
  • Page 97 Problem Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. When the noise reduction function is in operation. When the flash mode is set to _ (auto with red-eye reduction). Saving images takes time. When taking pictures in the following scene modes.
  • Page 98 Nikon Transfer 2 does not start Confirm system requirements. when camera is connected. Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX...
  • Page 99 Problem Cause/Solution Memory card contains no images. Replace Images tobe printed are n ot memory card. displayed. Remove the memory card toprint images from the internal memory. Paper size cannot be selected from the camera inthe following situations, even when printing from aPictBridge-compatible printer: Cannot...
  • Page 100 Nikon COOLPIX $8100 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 12.1 million 1/2 s-in. type CMOS; approx. 12.75 million total pixels _n i 1ii ,,,,i:i ii', 10x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.4G4.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 30-300 mm Focal lengt h...
  • Page 101 • ISO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) • Fixed range auto (ISO 160 to 400) • Sport continuous (ISO 160 to 3200) iJi_ii@_i@_!_i!_!i!_iiii_i:i:iiiii_iii_!_!_i_iiii!_!iiiiYiiiii1ii!i!iIii!i!i!_i_i_iiiiiiiii!i!iii_i_i!iiii 256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot (digital zoom 2× or Mete_ing more) Programmed...
  • Page 102 EH-6sP: Approx. 60 g<2_ o z/ EH-68P (AR): Approx. 65 g (Z3 oz) & 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 103 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in tile digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be printed from...
  • Page 104 Symbols Auto 30, 46 &IiMI_=I. 69 Auto mode 22 Auto off 171 _) (apply selection) button Auto sort menu 103 • (movie-record) button Auto sort mode (tele) 25 W (wide) 25 Autofocus 36, 54, 135 Autofocus mode 54, 72, 135 Exposure compensation AV cable 143 I_1 Auto mode 22...
  • Page 105 Creative slider 38 Folder name 185 Crop 128 Food _1 65 Format internal memory Date 18, 160 Format memory card 21, 172 Formatting 21, 172 Date imprint FSCN 185 Daylight Full-frame playback 28, 80 Daylight saving time 18, 161 Full-time AF 54, 135 Delete 29, 84, 118, 140 Digital zoom...
  • Page 106 Museum Red-eye reduction 30, 32 Remove from favorites Night landscape Reset all ] 77 Night portrait Rotary multi selector 9 Nikon Transfer 2 145, 146 Rotate image 116 Number of exposures remaining 22, 45 RSCN 185 Scene auto selector 56...
  • Page 107 Speaker Sport continuous SSCN Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 72 Subject tracking mode 70 Sunset _ 63 Television Thumbnail display 85 Thumbnail playback Time difference Time zone 160, 162 Tripod socket 5, 199 TV 143 TV Settings USB cable 146, 152, 183 USB/audio/video output connector...
  • Page 108 Nikon 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. NIKON CORPORATION CT0103(11) 6MM86211-03 © 2010 Nikon Corporation...