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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI, S6100 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 High-definition movieswith sound recordedviathe built-in microphone (:anbe recorded. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is29 minutes,even when there issufficientfree spaceon the memory cardfor longer recording (_ 131). • When a memory cardis not inserted(i.e., w hen the internalmemory is used), Movie options (_ 130)isfixedat i_ VGA(640x480).
  • Page 3 Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or _ster are recommended when recording movies (_ 177), Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital...
  • Page 4 Changing Movie Recording Settings Tile movie settings described below carl be made. Apply tile settings before starting movie recording. Movie 0ptions Selectthe desired movie option for recording movies. Movie AF mode _[_]!31 Choose how the camerafocuseswhen recording movies. _11 Wind' reduction"...
  • Page 5 Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length A[[ figures are approximate, The maximum movie length may vary by make of memory card or movie bit rate, 1 When the internal memory is used, _720HD 720p (1280x720) cannot be selected, 2 The maximum movie length fora...
  • Page 6 _1_ Wind Noise Reduction screen shooting In the the bottom tab (_ _' _1 Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
  • Page 7 In full-frame playback mode (_ 82), movies (:an be identified by Q icon. Tap Q to play a movie. To adjust the volume before playback, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap _,)). Rotate the zoom control to T or W during playback to During playback adjust playback volume.
  • Page 8 Connect the camera to a television to play images or movies back on the television. If your TV is equipped with an HDMI jack, a commercially available HDMI (:able (:an be used to connect the camera to the TV for high-definition display.
  • Page 9 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. " [ ,(;;:r-__..:_II Thecamera enters payback modeand magesaredspayed i_Mi'O_)_ II / on t he television, i "_%-':: _ J / The camera...
  • Page 10 Operations with TV Connection While images are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor. • By operating the zoom control, images can be displayed as thumbnails (_ and image display can be enlarged (_ 85).

  • Page 11: Before Connecting

    For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Stort Guide. • 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 12 _1_ Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer, use a battery with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default...
  • Page 13 Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2. • Windows When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File, and click OK. -_" • Mac OS X Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically...
  • Page 14 When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information ([]_ 141). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect tile camera from tile computer during transfer.
  • Page 15 File menu, For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu, Panorama Creation with...
  • Page 16 • 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 17 Users of PictBridge<:ompatible 196) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images. elect images for printing mber Of copies using Print ! 106 j Print imag time ([_]]...
  • Page 18 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn offthe camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Besurethat connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insertconnectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USBcable. The camera is automatically turned...

  • Page 19: Printing Images One At A Time

    Printing Images One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer 144), folk)w the procedure described below to print an image. Tap N or D to choose desired image Tap m or rotate the zoom control to W (_i_) to switch to 9-thumbnail display.Tap _1 or rotate thezoom control to...

  • Page 20: Printing Multiple Images

    Tap Start print. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap Cancel. Current number of copies/ total number of prints Printing Multiple Images...
  • Page 21 Tap the desired paper size. Tap [] or [] to display additional options. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size option. Tap Print selection, Print all images, DPOF printing, Print selection Choose images (up to 9% and the number of copies (up to nine) of each.
  • Page 22 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 dispJayed, tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel to return to the print menu. DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option ([]_...
  • Page 23 The setup menu contains tile following options. Welcome Screen _151 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Time Zone and date _152 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. M0nit0r Settings [_155 Set the photo information...
  • Page 24 Blink warning _,_166 Specify whether or not the camera detects if the eyes of a face that is detected at the time of shooting are blinking. Reset all [_168 Restore camera settings to default values. Copy _17! Copy files between memory card and internal memory. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
  • Page 25 Welcome Screen bottom tab (_] 150) -'_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ I_1 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, COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome...

  • Page 26: Time Zone And Date

    _) Time Zone and Date the bottom tab (_ 150) -) Tap V (Setup menu) -) _ Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Tap the items (day, month, year, hour, or minute) on the displayed screen to set tile date and time.
  • Page 27 Tap_. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Tap L_I or I_ to choose the travel destination time zone and tap [i_. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap _1 to enable daylight saving time function. % is displayed at the top of the monitor the camera...
  • Page 28 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 and time option, Location UTC _/- Location UTC +7' Madrid, Paris, Berlin Midway, Samoa Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow,...
  • Page 29 1131 Monitor Settings bottom tab (_] 150) -_ Tap V (Setup menu) -) Monitor settings Set the options below. Shooting Select whether the movie frame or framing grid is displayed on the shooting screen. • View/hide movie frm: A frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.
  • Page 30 Image review • On (default setting): Image is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is captured and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. • Off: Image is not displayed after it is captured. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is :3.

  • Page 31: Print Date

    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) bottom tab (_] 150) ") Tap V (Setup menu) Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on images and saved, images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date on images (_ 109).
  • Page 32 _1} Vibration Reduction bottom tab (_] 150) -)' Tap V (Setup menu) -)' _4111_ Vibration reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction reduces blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
  • Page 33 t_ Motion Detection bottom tab (_] 150) -_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ _._ Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. e_Auto (default Setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

  • Page 34: Digital Zoom

    r'lDAF Assist -'It bottom tab ([_ 150) "_ Tap Y (Setup menu) -_ AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Auto (default Setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is dimly lit.

  • Page 35: Sound Settings

    _,_ Sound Settings 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 36 Auto Off bottom tab (_ 150) -> Tap V (Setup menu) -> _ Auto off When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having been performed, the monitor will be turned offand the camera will enter standby mode (_ 21) to save power.
  • Page 37 I_l/[=l Format Memory/Format Card the bottom tab ([_] 150) -) Tap V (Setup menu) i_1 Format memory/l_l Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes data. Data that been...
  • Page 38 Language bottom tab (_] 150) "_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ ill Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of c:amera menus and messages. Czech Portugu_s Portuguese Dansk Danish Russian Deutsch German Rom_n_ Romanian i'_"_'ia"8'T'T'_'_'_'_"i"n"_'i ............... ;_T_ ..Espa_ol Spanish Swedish...
  • Page 39 Charge by Computer bottom tab (_] 150) "_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ _ Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable 142).

  • Page 40: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning bottom tab (_] 150) "_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ _ Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using the face detection function (_ 42) when shooting in the following modes. •...
  • Page 41 Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning 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. Function Icon Description...

  • Page 42: Reset All

    [] Reset All ¥ the bottom (Setup menu) -_' [] Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera's settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Auto Mode Shooting Mode _'--'_ Option Default value Image mode ([_ 45) [] 4608×3456 Touch shooting ([_[[347, 50, 52)

  • Page 43: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Movie R ecording Setup M enu Default value Option screen ([_[_J151) None Welcome Shooting ([_] 1SS) (I1_ 155) Auto infc Playback Image review ([_] 156) Brightness ([_[_] 156) Print date ([_[_] 157) Vibration reduction ([_[_J158) Motion detection ([_[_J159) Autc AF assist ([_] 160)
  • Page 44 Others Default value • Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (_ 178) 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 (_ 33) before selecting Reset.
  • Page 45 E'3 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) bottom tab ([_ 150) -_ Tap V (Setup menu) -_ C_ Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. Tap the desired option from copy screen. I_1• I_): Copy images from internal memory to memory ca rd.
  • Page 46 Notes on Copying Images JPEG, MOV, and WAV format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot copied, If voice memos 111 ) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with the images. Operation is not guaranteed with images captured...
  • Page 47 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 su_ected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 48 Battery • (-heck 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. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures...
  • Page 49 • 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 50 Rechargeable battery RechargeabJe LNon Battery EN-EL121 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-6gP 1'2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 51: Approved Memory Cards

    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 for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
  • Page 52 (e.g. "101P001 "; _ 74) and "NIKON" for all other images (e.g. "IOONIKON"). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with "0001 ."...
  • Page 53 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them Display Description Solution (blinks) Clock not set Set date and time Battery exhausted Charge or replace the Battery exhausted battery 16, 18...
  • Page 54 Display Description Solution Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to tap No and Card is not formatted. Memory card has not been make copies of any images Format card? formatted for use in which need to be kept COOLPIX $6100.
  • Page 55 Display Solution Description • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. A voice memo cannot be Sound file cannot be • Select an image attached to this file. saved. captured with COOLPIX $6100. • Select images that Cannot edit selected support editing function.
  • Page 56 Select a still rated. image. Turn camera offand then on again. If error persists, Lens error Lens error. contact retailer or Nikon- 21,26 authorized service representative. USB cable disconnected Turn camera offand Communications error during data transfer to reconnect cable.
  • Page 57 (_)_w4 No paper is loaded in Load the specified paper, tap Resume to resume Printer error: out of _dnter. paper printing. _ (D_( Ink error. Check ink, tap Resume to Printer error: check ink resume printing. _ Running out of ink or ink RepJace ink cartridge, tap Resume to resume Printer error: out of ink...
  • Page 58 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 o,-_ooo: Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. Off is selected for Charge by computer the setup menu.
  • Page 59 Problem Cause/Solution Camera is oE 21,162 Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch, the shutter-release button, I_1 button, [] button, or • (_11_ movie-record) button. Monitor is blank. When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged. Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
  • Page 60 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 61 Problem Cause/Solution 39, 62, Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro mode, or the Scene auto selector or Close-up scene mode. Camera cannot focus. The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. Turn camera offand then on again.
  • Page 62 3" Problem Cause/Solution _° Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter No sound when shutter is sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with released. some shooting modes and settings, even when On is selected. Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu.
  • Page 63 Problem Ill '-ause/¢olu*;on_ _J,L, It may take more time to save images in the following situations. When the noise reduction function is in operation Saving images takes time. When flash mode is set to 2@ (auto with red- eye reduction) When the skin softening function is applied 64, 65, while shooting...
  • Page 64 Camera is not recognized by the computer. 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 2.
  • Page 65 Problem Cause/Solution _°_: With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed The PictBddge startup screen is and it may be impossible to print images when not displayed when the Auto is selected for the Charge by computer camera is connected to a option k_ the setup menu.
  • Page 66 Nikon COOLPIX $6100 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 16.0 million 1/2 s-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 16.44 million 7× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 5.0-35.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-196 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) ii fJ:number f/3.7-£6...
  • Page 67 • ISO 8 0, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 8 0 to1600) • Fixed range auto ( ISO 80 to400, 80 to800) sur_ Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection...
  • Page 68 O°Cto 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully<harged Rechargeable LHon Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of ca mera batteries.
  • Page 69 For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.) Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter) For Argentina: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz) Specifications Nikon will not be held liable _r any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product...

  • Page 70: Supported Standards

    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 71 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Symbols T (Tele) 4 5,16,24 Beach _ W (Wide) 4 Best Shot Selector 56 I_1 Auto mode 26 Blink proof 79 Auto sort mode 95 Brightness BSS 56 Exit icon 14 Built-in microphone (stereo) 4, 111 L_I Favorite pictures mode 88 Button sound...
  • Page 72 Multi%hot 16 56 Halfway 7 Museum H D 720p 130 HDM1164 HDMI cable 134 Night landscape HDMI device control Night portrait Nikon Transfer 2 137, 138 Help 59 Number of exposures remaining 26, 46 Identifier Image mode 45 Optional accessories...
  • Page 73 Shooting mode 41 Shutter sound 161 Paint 115 Panorama assist _ 70, 74 Shutter speed 30 Shutter-release button 4, 30 Panorama Maker 5 137, 141 Single 56 Paper size 145, 146 Single AF 131 Party/indoor Skin softening Perspective control Slide show 102 Pet portrait auto release 71 Slow Sync 34...
  • Page 74 Video mode 135, 164 ViewNX 2 137, 141 Voice memo Volume 112, 133 WAV 178 Welcome screen 151 White balance 57 Wind noise reduction Zoom 29 Zoom control 4, 29...
  • Page 75 (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in Hong Kong NIKON CORPORATION CTLC02(11) 6MM07611-02 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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