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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI " SIO0 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 When in shooting mode, you can set the following functions by tapping the icons at the bottom of the monitor: 1 Flash mode 2 Selhtimer 3 Macro mode 4 Exposure compensation • When the icons are hidden, tap W. Functions Available Each Shooting Mode...

  • Page 3: Using The Flash (Flash Modes)

    Basic Shooting Settings Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Tap the flash mode icon. Tap the desired flash mode icon. • See "Available Flash Modes" (_ 55) for more information. •...
  • Page 4 Basic Shooting Settings Available Flash Modes Auto AUTO Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. AUto With red-eye reduction Suited to pictures of people. This option reduces the "red-eye" phenomenon that caused by the use of flash. Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
  • Page 5 Basic Shooting Settings Using Self-timer Tile camera is equipped with a ten second a nd two second timer for selhportraits. This feature is useful for reducing tile effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter release button. When using the selfltimer, use of a tripod is recommended.
  • Page 6 Basic Shooting Settings Press the shutter-release button rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The se]fi timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down.
  • Page 7 Basic Shooting Settings Using Macro Mode VVhen using macro mode, tt]e camera car] focus on objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
  • Page 8 Basic Shooting Settings Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. 1 Tapthe exposure compeosat,oo,coo. Tap [] or [] to change the exposure compensation value.
  • Page 9 Basic Shooting Settings Default Settings The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below. • See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene modes. _I._,_ .._._!_ _j_._ .._,_÷ _,_,_ (_54) (%_)58)
  • Page 10 Basic Shooting Settings The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below. _-w_'='_ _"_°_?_"÷ _"_"_=i"_"_' Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (%_.] 54) ([_.] 56) ([_.] 58)(_59) (_ 42) _@ Off 1 [](_42) Off 1 _ (_342) @1 Off 1 Off 1 [] (_ 43) _@2...

  • Page 11: Mode Settings

    You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select combination of image size and compression rate that is used when saving pictures. shooting Image Enter mode -') MENU tab -') _!" mode Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 12 _!, Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition...
  • Page 13 Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Description Restricted function Setting C.ontinuous When Continuous H, Continuous L, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Flashmode ([_ 54) ([Z]38) When Blink proof is set to On, flash is Blink proof(_ disabled.
  • Page 14 When the camera is pointed at a human face in the shooting modes listed below, camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it. VVhen the camera detects more than one face, tile double border (focus area) is displayed around tile face that is focused on, and single...
  • Page 15 Face Detection Notes on the Face Detection Function • The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations: When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions When faces take up too much or too little of the frame •...
  • Page 16 The camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. The skin softening feature is active when using the following shooting modes. • When shooting in Portrait ([_ 42) or Night portrait ([_ 43) scene mode, or when the camera selects one of these scene modes while in I_ (easy auto) mode.

  • Page 18: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of pictures for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back pictures.

  • Page 19: Available Playback Modes

    You can change the playback mode according to the type of pictures you want to view. Available Playback Modes Play All pictures are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected, Favorite pictures _'_10 Only pictures added to albums are played back.

  • Page 20: Switching Between Playback Modes

    Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback Switching Between Playback Modes When viewing pictures in full-frame playback mode ([_ 30) or thumbnail playback mode ([_[_ 31 ), tap the playback mode icon. • The screen used to select a playbackmode (the playback-modeselection menu) is displayed.
  • Page 21 Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback Setting the Picture Rating If pictures have beenassigneda rating of one to five, they carl be played backin groups defined by rating. • To set a rating,tap the rating tab in fuji frameplaybackor thumbnail playback (l_[_31)mode and drag and drop the desiredrating icon onto a picture.
  • Page 22 If you tap the MENUtab when viewing pictures in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, the following menu options are displayed. • Tap an icon to display the menu for that option ([]Z] 12). Option Description °_" _[_] _1 Favorite Add pictures to an album.
  • Page 23 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) 1 When using thumbnail playback mode, this function cannot be applied. Display the picture in full frame playback mode. 2 The function cannot be used for movies. 3 The function cannot be applied to pictures taken in 31) photography scene mode 49).
  • Page 24 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 close the slide cover to turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation...
  • Page 25 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 26 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 27 2 Double dkklmport 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. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the ca mera is connected to the computer via a USBhub.

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the "Source" panel in the Nikon Transfer 2 "Options" area (_1_). • Click Start Transfer ((_2). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 29 Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Click Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions include tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies ClickMovie Editor in the ViewNX2toolbar. Movie editing functions include the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Click Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

  • Page 30: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by setting the shooting mode to Movie. In playback mode, tap I_1 to play a movie. <_.
  • Page 31 Record movies with sound. • Each movie is limited to a file size of 4 GB and a movie length of 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording ([]Z] 84). Press the shutter-release Movie recording time remaining button all the way down to start recording,...
  • Page 32 Recording Movies Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (_ 19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. •...
  • Page 33 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length _!'_,_o_,' Internal memory Memory card (4 GBY (approx. 71 MB) HD 1080piir(1920x1080) 40 s 35 rain (default setting) HD 1080p (1920x1080) 45 s 40 rain _"T_ HD 720p (1280x720) 1 rain 5 s 55 rain iFrame 540 (960x540) 20 s...
  • Page 34 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings • You car] change macro mode. See "Basic Shooting Settings" ([_ 53) for more information. • If you tap the MENU tab (l_[_ 11), the menu options available for movie recording are displayed. See "Movie Menu Options" ([_ 85) for more information.
  • Page 35 Select desired movie in playback mode ([_[_] 30) and tap r_l. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icons displayed on them. • The movie is played back. • To adjust the volume before playback, tap the MENU tab and tap _). Movie option Operations During...

  • Page 36: General Camera

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. See "Using Menus (MENU Tab)" ([_ 11) for information about using the camera's menus.
  • Page 37 In the setup menu, the following options can be changed. (MENU • See "Using Menus T ab)" ([_ 11) for more information. • Tap B or _ to scroll through the display. Option Description [_[ZJ Allows you to select the picture displayed as the welcome I_1 Welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 38 The Setup Menu Option Description Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during _:_1} Vibration shooting, set this feature to Off. reduction The current vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor when shooting.
  • Page 39 The Setup Menu Option DescriPtion When set to Auto, you can charge the camera's battery by connecting the camera to a computer (provided that the computer is able to supply power). Charge by When charging by computer, it takes more time to computer charge the battery than when using the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

  • Page 40: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using the Draw Option ..................... Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) .........._ Using Panorama Assist ................... Taking 3D Pictures ....................Playback Favorite Pictu res Mode .................._'_ I 0 Auto Sort Mode .......................
  • Page 41 Write amemo, or draw apicture, onthe touch p anel display and save itas an image. The i mage is saved atan image mode setting of_ (640 x 480). Set the shooting mode to Draw. • See "Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Scene)" ([_] 40) for information about setting the shooting mode to Draw.
  • Page 42 Shooting with Easy Panorama Tap the MENUtab in Panorama scene mode. • See "Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Scene)" ([Z]] 40) for information about setting the shooting mode to Panorama. EASY. and tap • Select tile shooting range from Normal WiDE (180 °) (default setting) and...
  • Page 43 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Move the camera slowly and straight in one of the four directions, begin shooting. • When the camera detects which direction it is moving in, shooting begins. • A guide indicating the current shooting position is displayed.
  • Page 44 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Playing Pictures Taken with Easy Panorama (Scroll Playback) If you switch to playback mode (_ 30) and display a picture taken using easy panorama in full frame playback, I_1 is displayed. Tap I_1 to display the short edge of the picture using the entire monitor and automatically move (scroll) the displayed area.
  • Page 45 The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction to Off from the setup menu 88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. Tap the MENUtab in Panorama scene mode.
  • Page 46 Using Panorama Assist Takethe next picture. • Frame the next picture so that one third of the frame overlaps previous picture. • Repeat this process until necessary number of pictures have been taken to complete the scene. Tap [] when shooting is completed.
  • Page 47 The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three dimensional image on a 3D compatible TV or monitor. • The two captured images are saved as a 3D picture (MPO file) consisting of the left and right eye images. The first image (the left eye image) is also saved as a JPEG file.
  • Page 48 Taking 3D Pictures Connecting the COOLPIX S100 to a TV or Monitor for Playing 3D Pictures. • 3D pictures taken on thiscamera car] be played backin 3D onlyon a 3D compatible TV or monitor. • 3D pictures cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor. Only the Jeff eye image ofa 3D picture is displayed during playback.

  • Page 49: Adding Pictures To Albums

    You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums (this option is not available for movies). Once they are added, you can choose to play back only favorite pictures by selecting favorite pictures mode ([_ 71). • Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a particular picture.
  • Page 50 Favorite Pictures Mode Viewing Pictures in an Album If you ta r) I_l Favorite pictures using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" ([_ 71), the album selection screen is displayed. Tap an album to play back only the pictures added to that album.
  • Page 51 Favorite Pictures Mode Removing Pictures from Albums Select and play back the album containing the picture you want to remove (_'_ 11). Display the picture that you want to remove, tap the MENU tab, and tap L_I. When the favorite pictures removal screen is displayed,...
  • Page 52 Favorite Pictures Mode Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The color ant1 ctesig n of the icon assigned to an album can be changect to reflect the theme of picturesincluded in the album. In the album selection screen (_'B 11), tap i'71. •...
  • Page 53 Pictures are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and movies. If you tap _ Auto sort using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" (l_[_ 71), the category selection screen is displayed. Tap a category to play back pictures in the selected category.
  • Page 54 Auto Sort Mode Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to g99 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. if 99g pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies cannot be sorted to that category...
  • Page 55 If you tap _ List by date using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" (l_[_ 71) the shooting date selection screen is displayed Tap a date to play back pictures taken on the selected date To change the displayed month tap [] or I_ •...
  • Page 56 Playing Pictures in a Sequence Each series of pictures taken using tile folk)wing settings is saved in a sequence. • a (auto) mode ([_[]] 37) with Continuous H or Continuous t selected for the continuous setting (_'_ 57). • Sports or Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) scene mode ([_[]] 40). By default, only the first picture of a sequence (key picture) is displayed to represent the pictures in the sequence in full frame playback...
  • Page 57 Playing and Deleting Pictures Taken Continuously (Sequence) Note Sequence Pictures taken continuously with cameras other than the COOLPIX $1 O0 cannot be displayed as a sequence. Sequence Display Options Select Sequence display options 94) in the setup menu to set all sequences to be displayed using their key pictures or to display...

  • Page 58: Deleting Pictures In A Sequence

    Playing and Deleting Pictures Taken Continuously (Sequence) Deleting Pictures in a Sequence If Sequence display options 94) in the setup menu is set to Key picture only, pictures to be deleted vary as described below. To display tile screen for selecting tile deletion method,...

  • Page 59: Editing Functions

    Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX $1O0 to edit pictures in camera and store them as separate files 98). The editing functions described below available. Editing function Description Paint Draw on pictures, or add decorations to pictures. Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which...
  • Page 60 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function to use Editing function used Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used. Quick retouch D-Lighting Stretch...
  • Page 61 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Paint Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration carl also be added. Painted copies are stored as separate files. Tap the MENUtab in full-frame playback mode tap _. Use the [I_, tools Undo paint pictures, •...
  • Page 62 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Tap Yes. • A new, painted copy is created. • Copies created with pictures taken at an Image mode (_ 62) setting of 4608x2592 are saved at the image size of (1920 x 1080). Copies created with pictures taken at an image mode setting of _I_ 2048x1536 or larger are saved at the image...
  • Page 63 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Add Decorations Tap [] to add a decoration. Decoration type You can change the decoration type or size using the palette. To hide the palette, tap [] or the picture. • Tap a decoration type icon to select the type.
  • Page 64 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) F.__Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch carl be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function are stored as separate files. Tap the MENU tab in full-frame playback mode and tap ______.
  • Page 65 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) •r_ D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D Lighting car] be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Tap the MENUtab in full-frame playback mode tap ______.

  • Page 66: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Stretch: Stretching Pictures Stretch pictures horizontally. Stret¢hed copies are stored as separate files. Tap the MENUtab in full-frame playback mode tap ______. See "Using Menus (MENU Tab)" (_ 11) for more information. Tap _l;i_. Tap or drag the slider to adjust stretch...
  • Page 67 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) [] Perspective Control: Adjust a Sense of Perspective Adjust the sense of perspective in the picture taker] it] landscape orientation. Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files. Tap the MENUtab in full-frame playback mode tap ______,...

  • Page 68: Filter Effects

    Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Filter Effects (Digital Filters) Filter effects (digital filters) carl be used to apply a variety of effects to pictures. following effects are available. New copies are stored as separate files. Type Description Modify color tones using color effects. G._Color Options The available color options are C_ (vivid color), _ (black and...

  • Page 69: Editing Pictures (Still Pictures)

    Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Tap the icon of the desired effects. Adjustthe effects. • Color options: Select the color and tap m. • Soft: Tap the area where you want to apply the effect, select the level of the effect, and tap I_.
  • Page 70 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) ,_ Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Up Smaller Faces with Larger Eyes Glamour retou¢h carl be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture and make the faces look smaller with larger eyes.
  • Page 71 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Tap Yes. • A new, edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, tap Ne. • Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be recognized by the _ icon displayed in playback mode.
  • Page 72 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures Create a small copy of tile current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or e mail attachments. • Tile size of the small copy for pictures taken at an image mode setting...
  • Page 73 Editing Pictures (Still Pictures) Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when [] is displayed with playback zoom (l_ 31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as sepa rate files. Enlarge the desired picture in full-frame playback...
  • Page 74 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures or movies on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI port, an HDMI cable (con]n]ercially available) can be used to connect the can]era to the %/. Close the slide cover to turn...
  • Page 75 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) When using a commercially available HDMI cable • Connect tile plug to the HDMI jack on the TV. To HDMI jack HDMI mini connector (Type C) Tune the television to the video channel. •...
  • Page 76 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Operations with TV Connection While pictures are displayed full frame on the TV, the previous or next picture can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. Thumbnail playback ([_ 31) and playback zoom ([_ 31) are possible just as with playback mode on the camera.
  • Page 77 Users of PictBridge compatible (_):- 17) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures. Take pictures num_ p:fct pictures for printing copies using Print orde r oPtion tinting is Complete: turn camera Off and disconnect the USB gable...
  • Page 78 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Close the slide cover to turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect camera to the printer using included USB cable. • Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

  • Page 79: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting tile camera to tile printer (_'_ 39), follow tile procedures describedbelow to print a picture. picture, and tap • Tap W to display 12 thumbnails, and _ to switch back to full frame playback.

  • Page 80: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer Tap Start print. Printing begins. Current number of copies/ • The monitor display returns to the print total number of copies selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap Cancel.
  • Page 81 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Tap the desired paper size. • Tap m or m to scroll through the display. • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, tap Default in the paper size option. Print selection, Print all images or DPOF...
  • Page 82 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Print all images One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown at right is displayed, tap Start print to print. •...
  • Page 83 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 YP1G02(11) 6MM 13111-02 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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