Page 1
Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA X s3 oo COOLP User's Manual...
Page 2
• 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.
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 5
Should the insulation • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- • Do not immerse in or expose to water. authorized service representative for inspection.
Page 6
When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables FaihJre to observe this precaution provided or sold by Nikon for the could result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Page 7
Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user's This equipment generates, uses,and authority to operate the equipment.
Page 8
This symbol on the battery Wash hands after handling. indicates that the battery is Nikon Inc., to be collected separately. 1300 Walt Whitman Road The following apply only to Melville, New York 11747-3064 users in European countries: •...
For Your Safety ............................i i WARNINGS ..............................Notices ............................... Introduction ............................1 About This Manual ..........................Information and Precautions ......................Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................The Monitor ..............................Basic Operations ............................. The I_1 (Shooting Mode) Button ....................... The [] (Playback) Button ...........................
Page 10
More onShooting ................Selecting aShooting Mode ............... Changing I_1 ( Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ........image Mode (image Quality/Image Size) ..........White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ............Continuous ................ISO S ensitivity ................ Color Options ................ AF Area Mode ................ Autofocus Mode ..............
Page 11
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ..................Slide Show ............................... Protect .............................._t_ Rotate Image ............................] O0 Voice Memo .............................. ] O] G"_Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) .......... Editing Pictures ..........................104 Editing Functions ..........................Picture Editing ............................ r._, Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ............
Page 12
Motion Detection ..............AF Assist ................Digital Zoom ................ Sound Settings ............... Auto O ff ................Format Memory/Format Card ............Language ................Video Mode ................. Charge by Computer ..............Blink Warning ................ Reset All ................Firmware Version ..............Caring forthe Camera ...............
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX $31O0digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product, • While every effort was made to ensure that the information...
Page 15
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...
The Monitor following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings), £ The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds 141 ), Shooting _ "-"_ 2 @1®@2 d r'==_...
Page 19
Playback 17=_ 19=i-_ 13=7"-Q_ ==l--I-- lO i_ _®_; _ i_®®_; 9 Date of recording ......... Internal memory indicator ...... Time of recording ......... Movie playback guide ......Protect icon ............Add to favorite pictures guide ..... 80 Volume indicator ......102, 120 Filter effects icon ........
I_1 (Shooting Mode) Button • Press the I_1 button in shooting mode to dispBy the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (_ 36). The [] (Playback) Button • Pressthe [] button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the [] button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch...
Multi Selector Operate by pressing tt_e multi selector up (A), down (V), left (_), or right (_), or pressing tt]e _ button. Shooting Display _ (flash mode) (_ 31) menu or move cursor Display [] (exposure Display _ (self-timer)--_l_/_k-- compensation)(_] "_ _'_'J-- guide 33) menu...
The MENU Button Press the MENU button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (_ • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. &...
Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed when the MENU button is pressed (_ 10), select the left end tab to switch to the menu of the selected tab. Press the multi selector Press the multi selector The selected menu is •...
Insert a Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot / _:-_.\ cover. Insert the battery. Battery chamber orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow {,(]_,) a sthe battery is inserted ((_).
Removing the Battery Turn tile camera off (_ 1 7) and be sure that tile power-on lamp and tile monitor have turned off before opening tile battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject tile battery, open tile battery<hamberi memory card slot cover and slide tile orange battery latch...
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. Prepare the Charging ACAdapter EH-69P.
Page 27
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.
Page 28
Notes on Charging AC Adapter • The Charging AC Adapter EH 69P is _r use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another make or model of device, • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section, "The Battery"...
Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). To turn offthe camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green)will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
Page 31
Press the •or •to choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed press the _) button or i_. Press •, •, 4, or i_ to edit the date and time and press the _) button. Selecta field: Pressi_ or _1(the highJight switches between D, M, Y, hour, and minute).
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; _ 160). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
Page 33
Formatting Memory Cards If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (_ 148), Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures other data on the memory card, Be su re to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep he.re _rmatting the memory...
This section describes taking pictures in I_1 (auto) mode, an automatic:, "point-and- shoot" mode recommended for first4ime users of digital cameras. 1 Press the o owersw,tchtoturn on t he camera The lens extends and the monitor turns on. The camera is set to I_1 (auto) mode at the time of purchase.
Indicators Displayed in I_1 (Auto) Mode icon The effects of the subject Shooting mode movement and camera shak_ I';11 displayed in 101 are reduced. (auto) mode. options A movie option is displayed for movie recording 115, 118). "Internal memory indicator Image mode Indicates that images will be stored on the The combination...
Ready camera. _--_.._-_----_I Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. the camera so that the buiINn flash is above the lens. F," When taking pictures in P°rtrait ("tall') °rientati°n, turn &...
Using the Zoom Use tile zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate subject zoom control to zoom in so that Zoomout Zoomin larger frame, or W fills area of the to zoom out, thus increasing area visible in the frame. position wide-angle •...
Pressthe shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (_ 11), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area.
Page 39
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink, Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card,...
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the _ (playback) button. • (_l_I movie-record) button The last picture taken will be displayed in full- (playback) button frame playback mode. Press the multi selector • or _1 to view the previous image. Press • or •...
Deleting Unwanted Pictures Press the'_ button to delete F----3 picture currently displayed in the lili""..........I_l monitor, I /f _ "_ I Toext w thout delet ng t he p cture press l ii g\\l the MENU button. [:,_- Press the multi selector •...
Page 42
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector _ or i_ to choose a picture to be deleted, and then press • display _. To undo the selection,press• to remove_. Rotatethe zoom control (_ 4) to T (C_) to switch back to full-flame playbackor W (_;_)to displaythumbnails.
Tile flash mode can be set to match tile shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, tile flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-14 ft.) at tile maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.2 (1 ft.
Page 44
Shooting When Flash is Disabled (_)) or Lighting Is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects camera shake. • [}_[_ may be displayed in the shooting screen. When [}_[_ is displayed, ISO sensitivity automatically increased.
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Press the multi selector...
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm (4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than SOcm (1 ft. 8 in.). Press the multi selector (macro...
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press the multi selector (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector • or • to select Exposure compensation value,...
Page 48
The following shooting modes can be selected. Auto mode _[_]22 Pictures can be taken with an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu ([_]] 37). scene mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Page 49
The following options can be set when shooting in I_1 (auto) mode 22). Image mode [_[_J38 Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which pictures are recorded.The image mode setting can also be modified in other shooting modes.
Page 50
Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) (Shooting menu) Image I_1 (auto) -_ MENU "_ mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. (}hoose 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 51
Number of Exposures Remaining The following 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 of the picture (due to JPEG compression),...
Page 52
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white...
Page 53
Preset Manual The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 54
Continuous (Shooting menu) I_I (auto) -) MENU -_ Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Continuous While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to [] 4320x3240.
Page 55
Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled, Focus, exposure, white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series, • The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current...
Page 56
ISO Sensitivity (Shooting menu) sensitivity I_I (auto) -) MI:NU -,) ISO The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects. Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the picture with less camera shake and subject...
Page 57
Color Options (Shooting menu) options MENU -_ Color I_1 (auto) Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard €olor (default setting) Usefor pictures exhibiting naturalcolor. Vivid color Useto achieve a vivid, "photoprint" effect. ::ii! t _ _ Black-and-white Recordpictures in black-and-white.
Page 58
AF Area Mode (Shooting menu) area MENU I_1 (auto) mode option Use this to determine camera selects focus area autofocus. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See "Face Detection" 48) for more information, if more than one face is detected,...
Page 59
["] Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the fra me. The center focus area is always displayed. Focus area Notes on AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode...
Page 60
Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, with which camera automatically detects that face and focuses on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations. • AF area mode 46) is set to Face priority •...
Page 61
Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. doubJe border turns green focus locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus.
Page 62
Autofocus Mode (Shooting menu) MENU I_1 (auto) -_ Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-reJease button is pressed haJfway. Full-time The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway.
Page 63
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settingscannot be usedwith other functions. Restricted Setting Descriptions function Flash mode _ontinuou< When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is ([_[_]31) ([_[] 42) selected, flash is disabled. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image ]ontinuou<...
Page 64
Camera settings are automatic:ally optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. Sceneautoectorl_;_ Portrait Landscape "_ Sunset DusIVdawn Night landscape Museum Fireworks show Nighuportrait Party/indoor Beach BacHighting ll::_ Panorama assist Pet portrait tlitIt Selecting a Scene Mode Press the I_1 button in shooting mode...
Page 65
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selec:ting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. • _:Portrait • _: Auto (general shooting) • E_: Landscape •...
Page 66
Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode, Should this occur, switch to I_1 (auto) mode 22) or select the desired scene mode manually 52),...
Page 67
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See"Shooting in tile SceneMode Selectedby tile Carnera(SceneAuto Selectory S3)for more information on sceneauto selector scenemode. Thefollowing icons are usedfor descriptionsin this section:_, flash mode 31);_), self-timer (I]_ 33);_, macro mode (_ 34);1_, exposure compensation (_ 3S).
Page 68
_, Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
Page 69
Party/indoor Captures the effects ofcandlelight and o ther indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject atthe center ofthe f rame. • As p ictures are e asily affected by camera shake, hold t he camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use o f a tripod is recom mended.
Page 70
_ sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. of P 0.0" Default setting can be modified, ill Dusk!dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before °_ sunrise or after sunset.
Page 71
_ Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (1_) 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can fOCUS. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Page 72
_1 Food This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (_] 34) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can fOCUS. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Page 73
i_ Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. •...
Page 74
Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically "fill in" (@uminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. 0.0" * Default setting car] be modified. I:::1Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later bejoined to form a single panorama using...
Page 75
_l_J_ Pet portrait Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats)When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) • On the screen displayed when "_ Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous.
Page 76
Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses o11 the subject at the c:enter of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Press the I_1 button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select _ (Panorama assist) scene mode (_[_ 52).
Page 77
Press the _) button when shooting complete. The camera returns to step Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, sel_timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting...
Page 78
At the default settings, the camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human fac:es. Press the I_1 button in shooting mode,...
Page 79
Notes on Smart Portrait Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles, • See "Notes on Face Detection" 49) for more information, Notes on the Skin Softening Function •...
Page 80
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings While using [] (srnart portrait) rhode 66), press the MENUbutton 10) and then set the following options in the smart portrait menu. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings Press the MENUbutton to exit the menu. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression...
Page 81
Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. At the default setting, once the camera detects a human face it will automatically begin tracking that person (face priority tracking).
Page 82
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter- re)ease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camerais unable to focus,the focus areawill blink.
Page 83
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings While using t_ (subject tracking) mode (_ 69), pressthe MENU button (_ and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (_ • Pressthe MENU button to exit the menu. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which...
Page 84
Press the [] button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and pictures taken are displayed (_ 28). The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. Description Press A, Y, _1, or • to display previous or tlitIt subsequent pictures. Select pictures Press and hold A, V, _, or •...
Page 85
° r_escr_on Press the [] button to display the Switch playback-mode selection menu and switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, playback mod e or list by date mode. Press the I_1 button or shutter-release Switch to button. Pressing the • (_1_ I movie-record) Shooting mode...
Page 86
Rotate the zoom control toW(I_;_) infull-frame playback mode (_ 28) todisplay pictures in"contact sheets" ofthumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed..........Description tlitIt Choose pictures 41_'0_t_ Press the multi selector A,, V, _, or I_. _-,_ Rotate the zoom control to W ([]) increase the number of picture thumbnails...
Page 87
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display VVhen pictures marked using Print order 93) or Protect icon Print order icon Protect 98) are selected, the icons shown at right displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Film frames Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures Auto Sort...
Page 88
Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thurnbnails (_ 74), rotate the zoom control to W (_;_) to switch to calendar display (except in list by date mode). Images can be selected for display based on the date on which they were taken. The dates on which pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.
Page 89
Rotating the zoom control to T (0_)in full-frame playback mode (_ 28) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations can be }erformed while picture...
Page 90
Pictures Taken with Face Detection or Pet Detection When rotating tile zoom control to T (q) to zoom in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using tile face detection (8 48) or pet detection (8 63) function, tile picture is enlarged with tile detected face at tile center of the monitor, except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (8...
Page 91
Following playback modes can be selected. Playback mode Play back all pictures. Favorite pictures mode Play back pictures added to an album. Auto sort mode [_[_J 86 Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting. List by date mode [_[_J8g Play back pictures taken on the selected date.
Page 92
Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been added to albums, favorite pictures mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific album. • Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and easier. •...
Page 93
Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures carl be displayed by selecting tile album to which they were added "l_ favorite pictures mode". • In full-frame playback mode, pictures in tile same album can be played back 72) or edited 104). •...
Page 94
Removing Pictures from Albums To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow tile procedures described below. • Select tile desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 in favorite pictures mode 81 ), and press tile _) button to display tile...
Page 95
Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available on the album list screen shown in step 2 on page 81. Description Select album _ll_ Press the multi selector A, V, _1, or I_. switch to full- Press the _) button to display the first frame playback )icture in the album.
Page 96
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of pic:tures included in the album. Press thel-g-i button in playback mode, press the multi selector • or n---_ll.--h • to choose !_1, and then press the _) button.
Page 97
Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the folder to which they were originally recorded 161), Only the file names of pictures are added to albums, in favorite pictures mode, pictures with...
Page 98
When shooting pictures and movies, they are automatically sorted to one of the categories shown below. When "_ auto sort mode" is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Smile • Portraits Landscape Duskto dawn Pet portrait...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the COOLPIX S3100 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers