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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied). Charge the battery inserted into the camera by connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied).
For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment.
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ......................................................................................................................................ii WARNINGS.................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices .......................................................................................................................................................
Table of Contents More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 36 Selecting a Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................................36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ...........................................................37 Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)..............................................................
Table of Contents a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ....................................................................................93 b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................97 d Protect ...............................................................................................................................................................98 f Rotate Image..........
Table of Contents Motion Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 145 AF Assist.................................................................................................................................................................. 146 Digital Zoom ..............................................................................................................................................
Introduction About This Manual Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S3100 digital 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.
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 Lens cover closed 8 1 Shutter-release button.............................. 26 2 Zoom control.................................................. 25 f: Wide-angle.......................................... 25 g: Telephoto............................................... 25 h: Thumbnail playback..................... 74 i: Playback zoom.................................... 77 j: Help..........................................................
Parts of the Camera Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 Charge lamp......................................... 15, 127 Flash lamp......................................................... 32 10 2 b (e movie-record) button....... 8, 115 11 Tripod socket................................................ 174 3 A (shooting mode) button.............8, 36 12 Speaker ................................................. 102, 120 4 c (playback) button ...................
Parts of the Camera The Monitor Introduction The 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 (A 141). Shooting 33 32 10 2 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 31 8 9 10 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 +1.0 1600 1/250 F 3.
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 18 17 16 20 19 5 2 3 4 6 15/05/2011 12:00 9999.JPG 15 14 13 7 8 999/ 999 12 11 10 999/ 999 9999/9999 a 1 2 1m00s 1m00s 9 b 1 Date of recording......................................... 18 10 Internal memory indicator......................28 2 Time of recording......................................... 18 11 Movie playback guide ............................ 120 3 Protect icon......................................................
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button Introduction • Press the A button in playback mode to enter shooting mode. • Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 36). The c (Playback) Button • Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode. • Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 79).
Basic Operations The Multi Selector Introduction Operate by pressing the multi selector up (H), down (I), left (J), or right (K), or pressing the k button. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 33) menu Display o (exposure compensation) (A 35) guide Flash mode Apply selection Display p (macro mode) (A 34) menu or move cursor down Playback 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.
Basic Operations The d Button Introduction Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 9). • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. • Press the d button again to exit the menu.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed (A 10), select the left end tab to switch to the menu of the selected tab.
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. First Steps 1 Battery chamber Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) as the battery is inserted (2).
Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery B First Steps Turn the camera off (A 17) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).
Charging the Battery 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. 1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. First Steps If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.
Charging the Battery 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging. First Steps 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. Charge lamp 5 Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging.
Charging the Battery B Notes on Charging AC Adapter First Steps • The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for 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” (A 157), before use. • The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.
Charging the Battery Turning On and Off the Camera C First Steps 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 off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. • If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode (A 28).
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 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). First Steps 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Press H, I, J, or K to edit the date and time and press the k button. Select a field: Press K or J (the highlight switches between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year First Steps 6 Press the H or I to choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or K. Date and time D M Y Edit the value: Press H or I.
Inserting Memory Cards First Steps 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; A 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. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.
Inserting Memory Cards B Formatting Memory Cards B The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to or deleted from the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the memory card. B First Steps If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 148).
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The lens extends and the monitor turns on. The camera is set to A (auto) mode at the time of purchase. Proceed to step 4. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press the A button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced. Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. 9 Image mode The combination of image quality (compression) and image size is displayed. The default setting is k 4320×3240. • The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 141).
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 24 2 Frame the picture. At the default settings, a face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Optical zoom Zoom in Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio. Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 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. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. 1/250 F 3.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot B 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 or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. B Autofocus B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 34) or the Close-up scene mode (A 59).
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (playback) button. The last picture taken will be displayed in fullframe playback mode. b (e movie-record) button c (playback) button Press the multi selector H or J to view the previous image. Press I or K to view the next image. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Deleting Unwanted Pictures 1 Press the l button to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor. To exit without deleting the picture, press the d button. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired deletion method and press the k button. Current image: Only the current image or voice memo (A 102) is deleted. Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose a picture to be deleted, and then press H to display y. Erase selected images To undo the selection, press I to remove y. Rotate the zoom control (A 4) to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f (h) to display thumbnails. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 30 2 Back Add y to all pictures to delete and press the k button to apply the selection.
Using the Flash The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions. • When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.–14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in.–7 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto with red-eye reduction Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).
Using the Flash B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. • E may be displayed in the shooting screen. When E is displayed, ISO sensitivity is automatically increased. • The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 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. 1 Press the multi selector n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to choose 10s or 2s and press the k button.
Macro Mode 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 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.). 1 Press the multi selector p (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed. Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode 2 Press the multi selector H or I to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
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 Press the multi selector o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. 2 Exposure compensation guide To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation.
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode The following shooting modes can be selected. A Auto mode A 22 Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting menu (A 37). x Scene mode A 52 Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). A 38 Image mode 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. A 40 White balance Match white balance to the light source. A 42 Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. 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.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) C 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). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity. Setting Print size2 (cm/in.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M White balance More on Shooting 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 whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) 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). Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the light source when shooting.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). U V More on Shooting D W 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 R 4320×3240.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) B Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and 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 image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity More on Shooting 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 blur in comparison to the same subject taken under the same brightness.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. n Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Sepia Record pictures in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome. More on Shooting Record pictures in black-and-white.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. a Face priority (default setting) More on Shooting When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 48) for more information. If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) y Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. 9 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 setting. • There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 51) for more information.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Face Detection When the camera is pointed at a human face, face detection, with which the camera automatically detects that face and focuses on it, starts. The face detection function is activated in the following situations.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border turns green and focus is locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the double border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again and focus. 1/250 F 3.2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Autofocus Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. A Single AF (default setting) The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses.
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu) Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode from the list below when the shot is framed. • • • • 1 d: Auto (general shooting) f: Landscape g: Night landscape j: Backlighting • e: Portrait • h: Night portrait • i: Close-up The camera enters scene auto selector mode.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) B 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 A (auto) mode (A 22) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 52). C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode • When the camera detects a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that face. See “Face Detection” (A 48) for more information.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features) See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 53) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode. The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 31); n, self-timer (A 33); p, macro mode (A 34); o, exposure compensation (A 35). b Portrait m V* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* More on Shooting Use this mode for portraits.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) d Sports More on Shooting 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. • 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 R 4320×3240.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended. m 1 2 V1 n Off2 p Off o 0.02 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be modified. Default setting can be modified.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. m W* n Off* p Off o 0.0* o 0.0* o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. O i Dusk/dawn More on Shooting Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 6) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) k Close-up m U* n Off* p On o More on Shooting Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • Macro mode (A 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.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) u Food More on Shooting This mode is useful when taking pictures of food. • Macro mode (A 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. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of K.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) l 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. • BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 42). • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. • AF-assist illuminator (A 146) does not light up. m W n Off* p Off* o 0.0* o 0.0 o 0.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) o Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. m m n Off* p Off o 0.0* * Default setting can be modified. p Panorama assist More on Shooting Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) O Pet portrait m 1 2 W n Y1 p Off2 o More on Shooting 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 O Pet portrait is selected for scene mode, select Single or Continuous. - Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode and use the multi selector to select p (Panorama assist) scene mode (A 52). Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined. More on Shooting 2 Panorama assist Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the k button.
Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode) 5 Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. End More on Shooting B 6 Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-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 (A 38) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) 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 faces. 1 Press the A button in shooting mode, press the multi selector H or I to select F, and press the k button. Smart portrait The camera enters smart portrait mode. More on Shooting 2 Frame a picture.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) B 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” (A 49) for more information.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings While using F (smart portrait) mode (A 66), press the d button (A 10) and then set the following options in the smart portrait menu. Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). Press the d button to exit the menu. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 38). Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) 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). 1 Press the A button, press the multi selector H or I to select s, and press the k button.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) 3 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus. 1/250 F 3.
Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode) Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings While using s (subject tracking) mode (A 69), press the d button (A 10) and then set the following options in the subject tracking menu. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). • Press the d button to exit the menu. Image mode Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 38).
More on Playback Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode Press the c button in shooting mode to enter playback mode and pictures taken are displayed (A 28). 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 4 The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode. To A Description More on Playback Select pictures Press H, I, J, or K to display previous or subsequent pictures. Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through pictures.
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode To Switch to playback mode A Use Description c Press the c button to display the playback-mode selection menu and switch to favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode. 79 Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to shooting mode.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. 1/ 10 The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. To More on Playback Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K. Increase the number of pictures displayed/apply the calendar display Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of picture thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback To Use A Switch to shooting mode A Description Press the A button or shutter-release button. Pressing the b (e movie-record) button will also switch the camera to shooting mode. 28 b More on Playback C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked using Print order (A 93) or Protect (A 98) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display With playback display of 16 thumbnails (A 74), rotate the zoom control to f (h) 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. The following operations are available in calendar display.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 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 performed while picture display is enlarged. To Zoom in Use g (i) A Description Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of – 10×.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pictures Taken with Face Detection or Pet Detection When rotating the zoom control to g (i) to zoom in (playback zoom) on a picture taken using the face detection (A 48) or pet detection (A 63) function, the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the monitor, except pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (A 42), or Face priority tracking (A 71).
Selecting a Playback Mode Following playback modes can be selected. c A 28 Playback mode Play back all pictures. h A 80 Favorite pictures mode Play back pictures added to an album. F A 86 Auto sort mode Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with shooting. C A 89 List by date mode Play back pictures taken on the selected date. 1 More on Playback Press the c button in playback mode. The playback-mode selection menu is displayed.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) 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. • Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or weddings. • The same picture can be added to multiple albums. Adding Pictures to Albums Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in “h favorite pictures mode”. • In full-frame playback mode, pictures in the same album can be played back (A 72) or edited (A 104).
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Removing Pictures from Albums Remove this picture from To remove a picture from an album without favorites? permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. Yes • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step No 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 81), and press the k button to display the confirmation dialog. • To remove the picture from the album, choose Yes and press the k button.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available on the album list screen shown in step 2 on page 81. To Use A Description 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the album. 72 Delete pictures l Press the l button after selecting an album, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k button to delete all pictures sorted to that album.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) Changing Icons Assigned to Albums The icon assigned to the album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. 1 Press the c button in playback mode, press the multi selector H or I to choose h, and then press the k button. Favorite pictures A list of albums is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select the desired album and press the d button.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures) C 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 (A 161). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified album are played back.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode When shooting pictures and movies, they are automatically sorted to one of the categories shown below. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Z Smile D Portraits u Food U Landscape V Dusk to dawn D Close-ups O Pet portrait D Movie X Retouched copies W Other scenes • In full-frame playback mode, pictures in the same category can be played back (A 72) or edited (A 104).
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Auto Sort Mode Categories Category Description Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 66) with the smile timer setting set to On are displayed. D Portraits Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 22) with the face detection (A 48) and those taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/ indoor, and Backlighting* scene mode (A 52) are displayed. Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 66) with the smile timer setting set to Off are displayed.
Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode Operations in Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the auto sort mode category list screen shown in step 2 on page 86. To Use A Description Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select a category. 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture in the selected category. 72 Delete pictures l Press the l button after selecting a category, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. • In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited, and movies can be played back. Pictures can also be added to albums.
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date) Operations in List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen shown in step 2 on page 89. To Use A Description Press the multi selector H or I to select a date. 9 k Press the k button to display the first picture taken on the selected date. 72 Delete pictures l Press the l button to delete after selecting a date, and a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch1 Skin softening1 Print order2 Protect2 Small picture1 1 2 ➝A 106 ➝A 108 ➝A 93 ➝A 98 ➝A 112 D-Lighting1 Filter effects1 Slide show Rotate image1 Voice memo1 ➝A 107 ➝A 110 ➝A 97 ➝A 100 ➝A 101 During full-frame playback only.
Playback Option: Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. k A 106 Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. I A 107 D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. e A 108 Skin softening The camera detects faces and creates a copy of the picture with softer skin tones in the faces of portrait subjects. p A 110 Filter effects Apply a variety of effects using digital filter.
Playback Option: Playback Menu a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print order When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A 176) printer’s card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.
Playback Option: Playback Menu 4 Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies to be printed. Back Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified for pictures, the selection is canceled.
Playback Option: Playback Menu B Notes on Print Order 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 pictures other than those in the album, the selected category, or taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing. • Select Yes to add pictures in the selected album or category, or taken on the selected shooting date, to the existing print order.
Playback Option: Playback Menu B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 176) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 134).
Playback Option: Playback Menu b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in an automated “slide show.” 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Playback Option: Playback Menu d Protect c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Select pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A 99) for more information. Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete protected files (A 148). Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A 7, 75).
Playback Option: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following menu selections: • Print order>Select images (A 93) • Protect (A 98) • Rotate image (A 100) • Copy>Selected images (A 103) • Welcome screen>Select an image (A 137) • Delete>Erase selected images (A 29) Protect Back Follow the procedures described below to choose the pictures.
Playback Option: Playback Menu f Rotate Image c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback. Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A 99).
Playback Option: Playback Menu E Voice Memo c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos 1 Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 72) or thumbnail playback mode (A 74) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button.
Playback Option: Playback Menu Playing Voice Memos Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in fullframe playback mode. 1 Select the desired picture in fullframe playback mode (A 72) or thumbnail playback mode (A 74) and press the d button. 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG The playback menu is displayed. 4/ 2 Use the multi selector to choose E Voice memo and press the k button. Playback menu Rotate image Small picture Voice memo Copy The voice memo playback screen is displayed.
Playback Option: Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button. Copy q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
Editing Pictures Editing Functions Use the COOLPIX S3100 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 161). The editing functions described below are available. Editing function Description Quick retouch (A 106) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting (A 107) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Editing Functions C Restrictions on Picture Editing When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following restrictions. Editing function used Editing function to add Quick retouch D-Lighting Filter effects The skin softening, small picture and crop functions can be added. The quick retouch, D-Lighting, and filter effects functions cannot be used together. Skin softening Editing functions other than the skin softening function can be added.
Picture Editing k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose k Quick retouch and press the k button.
Picture Editing I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose I D-Lighting and press the k button.
Picture Editing e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones The camera detects faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created with the skin softening function are stored as separate files. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed. 2 Use the multi selector to choose e Skin softening and press the k button. The screen for selecting the degree of softening is displayed.
Picture Editing B Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. D More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 161) for more information.
Picture Editing p Filter Effects: Digital Filter Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. Effects indicated below are available. New copies are stored as separate files. Type Description Soft Give the picture a soft look by blurring from the center outward. Selective color Keep one specified color in the picture, and change the other colors to black and white. Cross screen Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights.
Picture Editing 4 Adjust the effects. Soft: Press H or I to select the size of the area to soften, and press the k button. Soft Wide Extent Selective color: Press H or I to move the slider, select the color to keep, and press the k button. Selective color Press J to return to the Filter effects selection screen without making any changes. Check the results, select Save, and press the k button. Preview A new, edited copy is created.
Picture Editing g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for displaying on Web pages and using as e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n 160×120 sizes are available. 1 Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 72) or thumbnail (A 74) playback mode and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
Picture Editing a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 77) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
Picture Editing C Image Size As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced. When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a gray frame is displayed around the picture during playback, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed at the left of the monitor. D More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 161) for more information.
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies Movies with sound can be recorded. • The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording (A 118). • When no memory card is inserted (when recording in the internal memory), Movie options (A 118) is set to y VGA (640×480) by default. x HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected.
Recording Movies B Recording Movies • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies (A 160). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class ratings are used. • When Electronic VR (A 144) is set to Auto in the setup menu, the angle of view (the area captured in the recorded movie) is smaller than when taking still pictures. • Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu. A 118 Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies. A 119 Autofocus mode Select how the camera focuses when recording movies. A 119 Wind noise reduction Set whether or not to reduce wind noise when recording movies. Displaying the Movie Menu 1 Press the d button in shooting mode. The menu screen is displayed.
Recording Movies 4 Press K or the k button. Movie The movie menu items can be selected. Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 9). To exit the movie menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. Movie Options In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Movie options Select the desired movie option for recording movies.
Recording Movies Autofocus Mode In the shooting screen M d M D (Movie menu) (A 117) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 118). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. 15/05/2011 15:30 0 0 1 0 . AV I 10s Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control. The operations described below are available.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on a television. Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented.
Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) images to the computer. Before Connecting the Camera Install the Software Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Connecting to a Computer B Notes on Power Source Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer 1 2 3 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 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.
Connecting to a Computer 4 Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed on the computer. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers • Windows 7 When the Devices and Printers K S3100 screen is displayed, click Change program under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in the Change program dialog and click OK. Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K S3100 screen.
Connecting to a Computer When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting) and transferred images are displayed. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A 126). Disconnecting the Camera Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer. When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
Connecting to a Computer C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commerciallyavailable Card Reader Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2. • Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading device.
Connecting to a Computer Charging While Connecting to a Computer Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer. Charge lamp Description Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Flickers (green) • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.
Connecting to a Computer B Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 128 Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer • The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set (A 18). If the camera’s clock battery (A 139) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer.
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 176) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print pictures.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 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. 4 The camera is automatically turned on.
Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 130), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. 1 Print selection 15/05 2011 Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. 4 PictBridge 0 0 5 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. PictBridge 0 0 5 prints Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown in step 1 when printing is complete. Printing To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button.
Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies for each. • Picture selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed.
Connecting to a Printer Print all images Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the menu shown at right is displayed, Print all images choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press 0 0 4 prints the k button to return to the print menu. Start print Cancel DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print order option (A 93).
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen A 137 Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Time zone and date A 138 Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings A 141 Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor brightness settings. Print date A 143 Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.
Setup Menu A 150 Charge by computer Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a computer via the USB cable. A 151 Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection. A 153 Reset all Restore camera settings to the default. A 155 Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu 1 Press the d button to display the menu screen.
Setup Menu 4 Press K or the k button. The setup menu items can be selected. Use the multi selector to choose items and adjust menu options (A 9). To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select a different tab. Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Electronic VR Motion detection AF assist Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
Setup Menu Time Zone and Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Time zone and date Set the camera clock. Date and time Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the displayed screen. • Select a field: Press J or K (the highlight switches between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the highlighted field: Press H or I. • Apply the settings: Select the minute field and press the k button.
Setup Menu 3 Press K. Time zone The time zone selection screen is displayed. Home time zone Travel destination 4 Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically advance the time by one hour. The W icon will be displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function. Press the k button to choose the travel destination time zone.
Setup Menu D Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.
Setup Menu Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode. Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2011 15:30 0004.JPG Framing grid+auto info 4/ 9 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed as a reference for framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies. 4 The current settings or operation guide is displayed, as in Auto info. 15/05/2011 15:30 0 0 1 0 .
Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 96). 15.05.2011 f Date Date is imprinted on the pictures. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the pictures.
Setup Menu Electronic VR d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Electronic VR Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. w Auto When taking still pictures, electronic VR is enabled when R (A 6) is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met. • The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode. • A slow shutter speed is used. • Continuous is set to Single. • The subject is dark.
Setup Menu Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. U Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations. • When the flash fires.
Setup Menu AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination is used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Setup Menu Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M 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. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on. Shutter sound Select On (default setting) or Off.
Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.
Setup Menu Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Language Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Setup Menu Charge by Computer d button M z (Setup menu) M Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A 127). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer. Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected to a computer.
Setup Menu Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked when shooting with face detection (A 48) in the following modes. • A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 46) is selected for AF area mode option). • Scene auto selector (A 53), Portrait (A 55), or Night portrait (A 56) is selected for the scene mode. On Off (default setting) Blink warning is not enabled.
Setup Menu Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the blink warning screen shown at 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. Did someone blink? Exit Option Use Enlarge the detected face that blinked g (i) Switch to full-frame playback f (h) Basic Camera Setup 152 Rotate the zoom control to g (i). Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Setup Menu Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 136) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Default value Flash mode (A 31) Auto Self-timer (A 33) Off Macro mode (A 34) Off Exposure compensation (A 35) 0.
Setup Menu Smart Portrait Menu Option Default value Skin softening (A 68) Normal Smile timer (A 68) On Blink proof (A 68) Off Subject Tracking Menu Option Default value Autofocus mode (A 71) Full-time AF Face priority tracking (A 71) On Movie Menu Option Basic Camera Setup 154 Default value Movie options (A 118) When inserting a memory card: x HD 720p (1280×720) When using the internal memory: y VGA (640×480) Autofocus mode (A 119) Single AF Wind noise reduction (A 119) Off Setup Me
Setup Menu Others Option Default value Paper size (A 131, 132) Default Frame interval for slide show (A 97) 3s • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A 161) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (A 29) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
Caring for the Camera Maximizing Camera Life and Performance To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. B Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber.
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance C The Battery Caring for the Camera • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions. • Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges.
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL191 Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-66 AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) 1 2 3 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.
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
Image/Sound File and Folder Names Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. D SC N 00 0 1 .
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Solution Technical Notes and Index Clock not set. Set date and time. N Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 12, 14 P Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display u Out of memory. P Image cannot be saved. Description Memory card is full. • • • • Solution A Choose smaller image size. Delete pictures. Insert new memory card. Remove memory card and use internal memory. 38 29, 120 20 20 Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or memory card. 148 Camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card, or format internal memory or memory card. 161 Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
Error Messages Display Description No pictures in the internal memory or memory card. The picture has not been added to album. • Add the picture to album. • Choose the album that the picture was added. No pictures are contained in the category selected in auto sort mode. Select the category containing the sorted pictures. N Memory contains no images. 80 81 87 Technical Notes and Index N File contains no image data. File not created with this camera. P This file cannot be played back.
Error Messages Display Description A Solution System error Q Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. PR Printer error: check printer status. Printer error. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Battery inserted into the camera cannot be charged. 14 150 128 128 – Technical Notes and Index Camera cannot be turned on • Battery is exhausted. 22 • When connecting to an electrical outlet using 14 a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be turned on.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor. 141 156 18, 138 Date and time of recording are not correct. • If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording. Pictures and movies recorded before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2011 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu.
Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off. Flash does not fire. • Flash is off. • Some scene modes with which the flash does not function is selected. • On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait menu. • Another function that restricts flash is enabled. Optical zoom cannot be used. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. Digital zoom cannot be used.
Troubleshooting Problem Technical Notes and Index 170 A Cause/Solution Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in movies. When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may become somewhat “grainy” in – appearance. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). • • • • • • Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Troubleshooting Playback Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. • Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX S3100 may not be enlarged. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.
Troubleshooting Problem The recorded pictures are not displayed in auto sort mode. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. Technical Notes and Index 172 A Cause/Solution • The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S3100 and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S3100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 14.0 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million Lens 5× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 4.6–23.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.2–6.5 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.
Specifications Operating environment Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation) • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 operated at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A AC adapter 159 Adding favorite pictures 80 AF area mode 46 AF assist 146 Album 80 Aperture value 26 Audio/video cable 121, 159 Audio-in/Video-in jack 121, 123, 130 Auto flash 31 Auto mode 22 Auto off 147 Auto sort menu 88 Auto sort mode 86 Autofocus 34 Autofocus mode 50, 71, 119 AVI 161 B Backlighting o 62 Battery 12, 14, 139 Battery chamber 5 Battery charger 14, 159 Battery latch 5 Battery level 22 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5, 12, 20 Beach Z 57 Best Shot Selector 42 Black an
Index D Date and time 19, 138 Date format 19, 138 Daylight 40 Daylight saving time 18, 139 Delete 29, 102, 120 Digital zoom 25, 146 Direct print 129 D-Lighting 107 DPOF 176 DPOF print 134 DSCN 161 Dusk/dawn i 58 E EH-69P 14, 159 Electronic VR 144 EN-EL19 12, 14 Exposure compensation 35 Extension 161 Eyelet for camera strap 4 F Technical Notes and Index 178 Face detection 48 Face priority 46 Face priority tracking 71 Favorite pictures menu 83 Favorite pictures mode 80 File names 161 Fill flash 31 Filter
Index Movie length 118 Movie menu 117 Movie options 118 Movie playback 120 Movie recording 115 Multi selector 5, 9 Multi-shot 16 42 Museum l 61 N Night landscape j 58 Night portrait e 56 Nikon Transfer 2 122 Number of exposures remaining 22, 39 O Optional accessories 159 P Q Quick retouch 106 Rechargeable battery 159 Rechargeable Li-ion battery 12, 14, 159 Recording movies 115 Red-eye reduction 31, 32 Remove from favorite 82 Reset all 153 Rotate image 100 RSCN 161 S Scene auto selector x 53 Scene mode
Index Strap 11 Subject tracking menu 71 Subject tracking mode 69 Sunset h 58 T Thumbnail playback 74 Time zone 138, 140 Time zone and date 18, 138 Tripod socket 5, 174 TV 121 U USB cable 122, 123, 130, 159 USB/audio/video output connector 5, 121, 123, 130 V VGA 118 Video mode 149 ViewNX 2 122, 125 Vivid color 45 Voice memo 101 Volume 102, 120 Technical Notes and Index 180 W WAV 161 Welcome screen 137 White balance 40 Wind noise reduction 6, 119 Z Zoom control 4, 25, 120 Zoom in 25 Zoom out 25
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