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Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX S31 Let your camera take over A Point and Shoot....................................................A 34 When you set the camera to A Point and shoot, the camera automatically enters scene auto selector mode. There’s no need to change the mode: simply point the camera at the subject. The camera determines the shooting conditions and changes the settings appropriately.
Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S31 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A ix) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation“ (A xv), and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 9). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A 1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
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.
Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Introduction Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction viii Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
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. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Battery Charger, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery, brush, or other small parts into their mouths. Introduction Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in use Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns.
• • • • • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire. 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.
Introduction Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject. Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Introduction Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc.
Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation • Make sure to read the following instructions as well as the instructions provided in “Caring for the Product” (F2). Notes About Shockproof Performance Introduction This camera has passed Nikon’s in-house test (drop test from a height of 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on a 5 cm (2 in.) thick plywood panel) compliant with MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock*.
Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances The camera is equivalent to IEC/JIS waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and IEC/JIS dustproof grade 6 (IP6X) and enables shooting pictures underwater at a depth of 5 m (16.4 ft) for up to 60 minutes.* This rating does not guarantee the waterproof performance of the camera or that the camera will be free from damage or trouble under all conditions.
Introduction • If a foreign substance adheres to the outside of the camera or the inside of the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (such as the hinge, memory card slot, and connectors), remove it immediately with a blower. If a foreign substance adheres to the waterproof packing inside the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, remove it with the included brush. Do not use the included brush for anything other than cleaning the waterproof packing.
Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Introduction Observe the following precautions to prevent water from seeping inside the camera. • Do not dive into water deeper than 5 m (16.4 ft) with the camera. • Do not continuously use the camera underwater for 60 minutes or more. • Use the camera in the water temperature range 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) when using it underwater. Do not use the camera at hot springs. • Do not open or close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover underwater.
1. Keep the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover closed and wash off the camera with fresh water. Lightly rinse the camera with tap water, or immerse the camera in a shallow basin filled with freshwater for about 10 minutes. • If the buttons or switches do not operate properly, foreign substances may have adhered to the camera. Foreign substances can cause the camera to malfunction; wash the camera thoroughly. Introduction 2.
Introduction xx 3. After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, gently wipe off any water remaining inside the camera with a dry soft cloth, and use the blower to remove any foreign substances. • If you open the cover before the camera is thoroughly dried, water droplets may fall on the memory card or battery.
Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation Introduction The operation of this camera has been tested at temperatures –10°C – +40°C (14°F–104°F). When you use the camera in cold climate regions, observe the following precautions. Keep the camera and spare batteries in a warm place before use. • The performance of the batteries (number of pictures shot and shooting time) will drop temporarily.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ................................................... ii The Basics of Shooting and Playback .... 9 Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions............................. v For Your Safety .................................................... ix WARNINGS ...................................................................
Playback Features....................................... 63 Playback Zoom .................................................. 64 Thumbnail Display ........................................... 65 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)................................................ 66 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer .............................................................. 68 Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 70 Installing ViewNX 2 ..........
Settings...................................................... E27 Introduction Z More Playback Options................... E27 G View by Date............................................. E27 F View Favorites .......................................... E29 z Print Order/Retouch ........................... E30 y Retouch........................................................ E30 a Print Order.................................................. E35 l Camera Settings ....................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Camera Body....................................................2 Attaching the Camera Strap......................................................................4 The Monitor.............................................................5 Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................5 Playback Mode ...............................................................................................
The Camera Body 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 7 9 2 8 1 Shutter-release button.................................... 24 5 b (e movie-record) button .....................78 2 Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 20 6 Eyelets for camera strap.....................................4 3 Flash............................................................................ 35 7 Speaker......................................................................
2 3 1 4 11 1 Flexible buttons...................................... 7, 32, 66 2 Monitor ........................................................................ 5 3 Flash lamp............................................................... 35 4 5 Multi selector H: Telephoto ..................................................... 23 I: Wide-angle................................................... 23 c (shooting/playback mode) button.... 26 10 9 8 7 6 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.......
Attaching the Camera Strap Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.
The Monitor • The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Shooting Mode 10 7 1 5 2 8 3 4 6 30s 1m 10 5m 9 10 11 999 29m 0s 18 17 16 9999 999 15 14 12 29m 0s 29m 0s 13 1 Flexible icons............................................................ 7 10 Battery level indicator ......................................20 2 “Date not set” indicator...........19, 84, E64 11 Zoom indicator ..........
Playback Mode 1 2 456 3 7 15/05/2013 15:30 8 9 10 999 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 9999 999 14 12 1 Flexible icons............................................................ 7 8 Crop indicator .......................................................64 2 Date of recording ............................................... 16 9 Volume ......................................................................82 3 Time of recording...............................................
Using the Flexible Buttons If you press a flexible button while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, you can change various settings. In this document, the flexible buttons are referred to as “flexible button 1” through “flexible button 4”, in order from top to bottom.
Selecting Items • To select an item, press the flexible button next to it. • When Q is displayed, press flexible button 1 to return to the previous screen. Shooting mode Playback mode Flash mode/self-timer Have fun with pictures Flash Exchange messages Self-timer Picture play Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Make photo albums • When the menu content continues on another page, a guide indicating the page position is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to display other pages.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................20 Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................22 Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery ......
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. 2 Insert the included Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 into the included Battery Charger MH-65 by sliding the battery forward (1), and then press down until it locks into place (2). • The CHARGE lamp starts flashing when charging starts. • A fully-exhausted battery charges in about 2 hours and 30 minutes. • When charging is complete, the CHARGE lamp lights.
Understanding the CHARGE Lamp Status Description Flashes Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. Flashes quickly • The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying flat. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C–35°C (41°F–95°F) before use. • The battery is faulty.
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included battery. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place. Battery latch B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A 21) 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). Do not pull it at an angle. B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and then open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 14 Insert a memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Inserting a Memory Card Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
B Formatting a Memory Card • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera. • All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be sure to save important images by transferring them to a computer before formatting. • To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, and then select Format card (E44) in the camera settings menu (A 84).
Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen, the date and time setting screen for the camera clock, and the menu background setting screen are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
4 Use flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the date format. Date format Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 5 Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Date and time D M Y 6 Press flexible button 3 (R Yes). 15/05/2013 15:30 OK? Yes The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Select an item: Press K or J (changes between 15 / 05 / 2013 D, M, Y, hour, and minute). • Edit the date and time: Press H or I.
7 Press J or K to select the background image to be displayed when a menu or setting screen is displayed, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Menu background • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P). • The camera enters shooting mode and you can take pictures using A Point and shoot (A 20).
C Changing the Language Setting, the Date and Time Setting, and the Menu Background Setting • You can change the Language (E45), Date and time (E39), and Menu background (E46) settings in the l camera settings menu (A 84). • You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting Date and time (E39) in the l camera settings menu. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the clock moves back one hour.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Battery Level Indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 20 Display Description F Battery level high. G Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. Battery exhausted. Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.
Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp and the monitor turn off. • Press and hold the c (shooting/playback mode) button to turn on the camera and switch to playback mode.
Step 2 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away from the lens, flash, and microphone. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 • Aim the camera at the desired subject. 780 15m 0s C 22 Frame the picture. When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.
Using the Zoom When you press the multi-selector H or I, the zoom indicator is displayed on the right side of the monitor and the optical zoom is activated. • To zoom in closer to the subject, press H (telephoto). • To zoom out and view a larger area, press I (wide-angle). When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 25). • When a face is detected: The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow double border (focus area). When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • When no faces are detected: The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the camera has focused, the focus area turns green. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture.
Step 4 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button. c (shooting/ playback mode) button • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image saved is displayed full-frame. 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 26 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Display the previous image: Press J • Display the next image: Press K • Press and hold J or K to scroll quickly through images.
C Viewing Images • Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous image or next image. • When images in which the face (A 60) was detected at the time of shooting are displayed, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the images are automatically rotated for playback display (except images captured using Shoot at intervals and Take a series of pictures).
Step 5 Delete Images 1 Display the image you want to delete in the monitor and then press flexible button 3 (n). 15/05/2013 15:30 4 2 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 28 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select the deletion method. • n Erase this picture only: Only the current image is deleted. • o Erase selected pictures: Multiple images can be selected and deleted (A 29). • k Erase all pictures: All images currently saved are deleted. • To exit without deleting, press flexible button 1 (Q).
Selecting which images you want to delete 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press flexible button 2 (S). Erase selected pictures • A check mark appears next to the selected image. • A check mark is displayed or removed every time you press flexible button 2 (S). • Press flexible button 3 (P) to remove all check marks. 2 • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
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Shooting Features This chapter describes A Point and shoot and the features that are available when shooting. You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take. Shooting Features Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu)... 32 A Point and Shoot.............................................. 34 Using the Flash .................................................... 35 Using the Self-timer.............................................
Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) Press a flexible button to display a menu. You can change the following settings. Flexible button Option A Point and shoot Description A Sets the shooting mode to A Point and shoot. 34 Flash Allows you to set the flash mode. 35 Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. You can also set the smile timer.
Flexible button l Settings Option Description A Change sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. 52 Choose a size Set the size of photos (still images) and movies. 54 Camera settings Allows you to change a number of general settings. 84 Shooting Features B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58).
A Point and Shoot When this camera is used for the first time, the shooting mode is set to A Point and shoot. When you frame a picture, the camera automatically determines the scene and selects the optimal settings, allowing you to take pictures with ease. A Point and shoot is the default shooting mode for this camera. • The area of the frame that the camera focuses on varies depending on the composition of the picture. • When the camera detects a person’s face, it focuses on that face (A 60).
Using the Flash You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. The flash mode selected while using A Point and shoot (A 34) is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (x Flash) Available Flash Modes w Auto flash • The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. • k is displayed in the shooting screen when this feature is enabled.
1 Press flexible button 2 (w Auto flash), flexible button 3 (y Flash off), or flexible button 4 (x Always fire flash). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Flash Auto flash Flash off Always fire flash Shooting Features 2 Frame the subject and take a picture. B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58). C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the shutter-release button halfway.
Using the Self-timer The camera’s self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 2 (j 10 s). • M is displayed.
3 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows steadily. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to b Off. • To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.
Using the Smile Timer If the camera detects smiling faces, the shutter is automatically released without pressing the shutter-release button. The skin softening function makes facial skin tones softer. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (i Self-timer) 1 Press flexible button 3 (Y Smile timer). • U is displayed. Self-timer 10 s Smile timer Off Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a person’s face. ➝ “Using Face Detection” (A 60) 3 Wait for the subject to smile.
B Notes About the Smile Timer • Digital zoom cannot be used. • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles. • Notes About Face Detection ➝ (A 60) B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58). C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer When using smile timer, auto off (A 21) turns the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations: • The camera does not detect any faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released when using A Point and shoot or smile timer, the camera detects one or more person’s faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones. Shooting Features B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting. • Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) When one of the following styles (shooting scenes and effects) is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 2 (g Choose a style) Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired style (shooting scene and effect), and then press flexible button 4 (O). Shoot close-ups • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
Characteristics of Each Style H Shoot close-ups • The camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can shoot. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass.
O Shoot at intervals Shooting Features 44 • The camera can automatically capture still images at pre-determined intervals. Images captured in one shooting are saved in one folder and can be viewed in a slide show (A 66). • Press flexible button 2 (d Shoot every 30 seconds), flexible button 3 (e Shoot once a minute), or flexible button 4 (f Shoot every 5 minutes) to set the shooting interval. • The maximum number of images that can be captured depends on the selected interval.
J Shoot under water • Use when taking pictures underwater. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.) from the front of the protective glass.
K Photograph fireworks O • The camera focuses at infinity. • The focus indicator (A 5) always turns green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • The flash setting is fixed at y Flash off (A 35). • The self-timer is not available (A 37). L Mirror Shooting Features 46 • You can take pictures that are laterally symmetrical over the center of the frame. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position.
Q Take soft pictures • Softens the image by adding a slight blur to areas outside of the guide displayed in the monitor. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom is set to a position where the zoom indicator turns green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 20 cm (8 in.) from the front of the protective glass. When the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 5 cm (2 in.
Decorate You can add a frame around your images when taking pictures. Seven different frames are available. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 3 (A Decorate) • The C Choose a size > A Photo size setting is fixed at FSmall (2 megapixels) (A 54). 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select a frame, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Decorate • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). • You can press flexible button 3 (c) to cancel the frame.
Change Colors You can adjust brightness (exposure compensation) and vividness when taking pictures. You can also select one color to keep in your pictures and turn the rest of the colors to shades of black and white. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 3 (g) M flexible button 4 (d Change colors) 1 Press flexible button 2 (b Brighter/ darker), flexible button 3 (c More vivid/less vivid), or flexible button 4 (P Highlight colors).
3 Press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). Shooting Features 4 Frame the subject and take a picture. B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Brighter/darker Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 58). C Notes About Change Colors • The Brighter/darker, More vivid/less vivid and Highlight colors settings are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • Images adjusted with Change colors are indicated by R.
b Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the overall brightness of the image. • Press J and move the cursor to the left to make the overall image darker. Press K and move the cursor to the right to make it brighter. Brighter/darker Cursor c Adjusting Vividness (Saturation) You can adjust the overall vividness of the image. • Press J and move the cursor to the left to make the overall image more dull. Press K and move the cursor to the right to make it more vivid.
Change Sounds Allows you to configure the shutter and button sounds. You can select one of eight different sounds, or turn sounds off. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (u Change sounds) y Pick a shutter sound Allows you to select the sound heard when the shutter is released and when the focus has been locked. When using Take a series of pictures (A 45) or when recording movies, the shutter sound is not heard.
2 Press the multi selector J or K to select the type of sound. • • • • • 3 Pick a shutter sound y: Set the standard sounds. z: Sounds are not heard. Press flexible button 3 (A) to play the selected sound. To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q). The screen displayed when y Pick a shutter sound was selected in step 1 is shown here as an example, but the procedure is the same if you select x Pick a button sound. Press flexible button 4 (O). • The sound is set.
Choose a Size Set the size of pictures (still images) and movies. Choose a Photo Size You can select the combination of image size and image quality (i.e., image compression ratio) that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved (A 55) decreases.
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly depending on the composition of the image, even when memory capacity and image mode settings remain constant. The number of images that can be saved may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.
Choose a Movie Frame Size Select the desired movie type to record. Larger image sizes mean greater image quality and larger movie file sizes. Enter shooting mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (C Choose a size) M flexible button 3 (N Movie frame size) Movie frame size G Large (720p) (default setting)* 1280 × 720 16:9 H Small (640) 640 × 480 4:3 Shooting Features * When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the setting is fixed at H Small (640).
C Maximum Movie Recording Time The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card. Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject movement and image composition, even when memory capacity and movie frame size remain constant. Available recording time may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Certain features cannot be used simultaneously. Restricted function Option Flash Choose a style (A 42) Self-timer Choose a style (A 42) Self-timer cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks. Choose a style (A 42) Smile timer cannot be used when any option in Choose a style is enabled. Highlight colors (A 51) Smile timer cannot be used when Highlight colors option is enabled.
Restricted function Electronic VR Option Description Choose a style (A 42) Electronic VR is not available when taking pictures using Shoot at intervals, Take a series of pictures, or Photograph fireworks. Smile timer (A 39) Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using smile timer. Choose a style (A 42) Digital zoom cannot be used when taking pictures using Shoot under water, Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect.
Focusing Using Face Detection When using the following shooting modes and settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on people’s faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Focus Lock When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on an off-center subject. The following explains how to use focus lock when A Point and shoot is enabled and the focus area is displayed in the center of the frame. 1 Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the frame. 2 Press the shutter-release button halfway. 1 / 2 5 0 F 3.3 • Confirm that the focus area turns green. • Focus and exposure are locked.
B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator turns green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Playback Features This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images. Have fun with pictures 15/05/2013 15:30 Exchange messages Picture play 4 Playback Zoom .................................................... 64 Thumbnail Display .............................................. 65 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ... 66 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 68 Using ViewNX 2....................................................
Playback Zoom Press the multi selector H during full-frame playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the center of the image displayed in the monitor or on the face detected at the time of shooting if a face was detected. 15/05/2013 15:30 H I Displayed area guide 4 Image is displayed full-frame. Image is zoomed in. Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by pressing H or I. Images can be zoomed up to approx. 10×.
Thumbnail Display Press the multi selector I in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display images in contact sheets of thumbnail images. 15/05/2013 15:30 I H 7 Full-frame display Image thumbnail display • You can view multiple images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want. • Press J or K to select an image, and the selected image is magnified and displayed at the center of the screen. Select an image and press H, and the selected image is displayed in the full-frame playback mode.
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode, you can select one of the flexible buttons (A 7) and display the corresponding menu. Playback menu V Have fun with pictures Playback Features 66 Z View Option Description A Exchange messages1 Allows you to add voice messages to your images. E2 Picture play1 Allows you to edit your pictures using a variety of features.
Playback menu n Erase l Settings A Erase this picture only Allows you to delete only the image currently displayed (A 28). A 28 Erase selected pictures Allows you to select multiple images and delete them (A 29). A 29 Erase all pictures Allows you to delete all images (A 28). A 28 More playback options Allows you to select a date and view images that were captured on that date or play back images added to favorites.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document. USB/audio/video output connector 1 2 3 How to open the cover.
Viewing images on a TV E50 You can view the camera’s images and movies on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio/video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 70 If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E16.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 Playback Features • An Internet connection is required. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac OS: Click OK.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete. • Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2.
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You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. 780 15m 0s Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 7m30s Recording Movies ................................................ 78 Playing Back Movies............................................
Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the movie frame size (A 56) setting is fixed at H Small (640). G Large (720p) is not available. 1 Display the shooting screen. Recording and Playing Back Movies • You can select the movie frame size that is recorded. The default setting is G Large (720p) (1280 × 720) (A 56). • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e.
B Notes About Saving Movies After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or to the memory card.
B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 62). Should this occur, try the following. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.
Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (shooting/playback mode) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Press the multi selector J or K to select a movie and then press flexible button 2 (Z). 15/05/2013 15:30 10s 3 Press flexible button 4 (G View movie). • You can play movies. View Favorites Slide show Recording and Playing Back Movies • Movies can be identified by the movie recording time indicator (A 6).
Functions Available During Playback You can use the flexible buttons to perform the following operations. Paused 5s Recording and Playing Back Movies During playback Volume indicator Function Icon Description Advance B Hold down the button to advance the movie. Rewind C Hold down the button to rewind the movie. Press the button to pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused. Pause End D S E Press to advance the movie by one frame.
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the l camera settings menu. Change sounds Choose a size Camera settings Welcome screen Date and time Brightness General Camera Setup Camera settings Settings • See “Using the Flexible Buttons” (A 7) for information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “l Camera Settings” in the Reference Section (E38).
Camera Settings Menu Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) The following items can be set in the camera settings menu: Option General Camera Setup 84 Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E38 Date and time Allows you to set the camera clock. E39 Brightness Allows you to adjust the brightness of the monitor.
E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Have Fun with Pictures E Exchange Messages................................................................................ E2 V Picture Play ................................................................................................ E7 D Make Photo Albums ............................................................................. E17 View F Favorites ..........................................
E Exchange Messages You can record voice messages using the camera’s microphone and attach the messages to your pictures. • You can attach up to two messages to each image. Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 2 (E Exchange messages) Leave a Message 1 Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings Reference Section 2 E2 Press flexible button 2 (I Leave a message).
3 Press flexible button 2 (q). • Recording starts. You can record a message for up to about 20 seconds. • Press flexible button 2 (q) again to stop recording. • Do not touch the camera’s microphone during 20s recording. • If battery power runs out, recording stops automatically. • The message is saved when you press flexible button 4 (O) in step 4. You can re-record the message as long as you do not press flexible button 4. • Press flexible button 3 (A) to play back the message.
Leave a Reply 1 Press flexible button 2 (q Record). Exchange messages Record Play recordings Erase recordings 2 3 Press flexible button 3 (J Leave a reply). Record • You cannot select this option if the image does not have a message attached to it. ➝ “Leave a Message” (E2) Leave a reply Leave a message Press flexible button 2 (q). Reference Section • Once recording starts, the operations are the same as explained in “Leave a Message” (E2).
Play Recordings Press flexible button 3 (K Play recordings). • The camera plays the message. If two messages have been recorded, they are played back to back. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to stop playback. • Press the multi selector H or I during playback to adjust playback volume. • If battery power runs out, playback stops automatically. 10s Erase Recordings 1 Press flexible button 4 (L Erase recordings).
2 When the confirmation message is displayed, press flexible button 3 (R Yes). • Only the message is deleted. If both a message and a reply have been recorded, they are both deleted. Reference Section B Erase voice recordings? Yes No Notes About Exchange Messages • When an image with messages attached is deleted, both the image and its messages are deleted. • Messages cannot be recorded for an image that already has two messages attached to it.
V Picture Play You can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate files (E61). Picture Play Features Editing function Description f Add starbursts (E10) Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes. W Add a fisheye effect (E11) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens.
B Notes About Picture Play C Restrictions on Editing • This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera. • Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or model of digital camera. • Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Q Soften Pictures Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Q M flexible button 4 (O) Soften the image by adding a slight blur around the center of the image. Four blur regions are available. Press the multi selector J or K to select the area to be blurred, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Soften pictures • To add a slight blur to the entire image, press k. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
f Add Starbursts Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select f M flexible button 4 (O) Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections or street lights. This effect is suitable for night scenes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
W Add a Fisheye Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select W M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were captured with a fisheye lens. This effect is well-suited for images captured using Shoot close-ups (A 43) in the shooting menu. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). Add a fisheye effect • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
M Add a Diorama Effect Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select M M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look like a miniature scene captured in macro mode. This effect is well-suited for images captured from a high vantage point with the main subject in the center of the image. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
Z Toy Camera Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select Z M flexible button 4 (O) Make an image look as if it were shot with a toy camera. This effect is well-suited for landscapes. Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 (O). Toy camera • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
d Change Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select d M flexible button 4 (O) Allows you to adjust image colors. Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired setting, and then press flexible button 4 (O). • Four different settings are available. 1 Vivid color (default setting): Use to achieve a vivid, photoprint effect. 2 Black-and-white: Save images in black-andwhite. 3 Sepia: Save images in sepia tones.
P Highlight Colors Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select P M flexible button 4 (O) Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors to black and white. Press the multi selector J or K to select a color, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Highlight colors • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
A Decorate Enter playback mode M select an image M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 3 (VPicture play) M press J or K to select A M flexible button 4 (O) You can add a frame around your images. Seven different frames are available. The image size of the edited copy varies depending on the size of the original image, as described below. • When the original image is 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200) or larger, the copy is saved at 2 megapixels (1600 × 1200).
D Make Photo Albums You can display images similarly to a photo album. Five different photo album designs are available. The created album is saved as a separate image of 10 megapixels (3648 × 2736) in size. Making Photo Albums Enter playback mode M flexible button 1 (V) M flexible button 4 (D Make photo albums) 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image. 2 Press flexible button 2 (S). Make photo albums Reference Section • A check mark is displayed.
3 Press flexible button 4 (O). 4 Press J or K to select the desired photo album design, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Make photo albums Choose an album design Reference Section • Photo albums are displayed one page at a time. After all pages have been displayed, the camera returns to Have fun with pictures menu. • To cancel before the photo album has been created, press flexible button 1 (S). B Notes About Make Photo Albums • Movies cannot be selected.
F Favorites By adding images to favorites you can sort your favorite images from others. Once images are added, use View favorites to play back only the images that have been added to favorites. Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 2 (F Favorites) Adding Images to Favorites • By viewing only the images that have been added to favorites, you can easily find the desired images. Press the multi selector J or K to select an image, and then press flexible button 2 (F).
Removing Images from Favorites Press the multi selector J or K to select the image you want to remove from favorites, and then press flexible button 3 (s). 15/05/2013 15:30 • The selected image is removed from favorites.
m Slide Show You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Background music is played during playback. Background music varies depending on the theme selected under n Choose a theme (E25). Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 3 (m Slide show) Choose Pictures 1 Press flexible button 3 (o Choose pictures). • To play back all images ➝ step 3.
3 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins. Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme • To pause playback, press flexible button 4 (D). To exit, press flexible button 1 (Q). • While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector K to display the next image or J to display the previous image. Press and hold K or J to fast forward or rewind. • Press H or I during playback to adjust the volume of the background music.
Pick a Series 1 Press flexible button 2 (o Choose pictures). • The first image in the folder where images captured using the Shoot at intervals are saved is displayed. 2 Press flexible button 2 (K) or flexible button 3 (J) to select the folder, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a series Choose pictures Pick a speed Choose pictures Next series Previous series 3 Press flexible button 3 (n Pick a speed).
5 Press flexible button 4 (O). Pick a series Choose pictures Pick a speed 6 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). • The slide show begins.
Choose a Theme 1 Press flexible button 4 (n Choose a theme). Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme 2 Press flexible button 2, 3, or 4 to select a playback theme. • You can select o Animated (default setting), o Pop art, or p Classic. Choose a theme Animated Pop art Classic 3 Press flexible button 2 (A Start). Slide show Start Choose pictures Choose a theme B Reference Section • The slide show begins. Notes About Slide Show • Only the first frame of movies is displayed.
G View Movie Enter playback mode M flexible button 2 (Z) M flexible button 4 (G View movie) Allows you to play back movies (A 81). Available when a movie is displayed.
Z More Playback Options Allows you to select a date and view images that were captured on that date or play back images added to favorites. Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 2 (Z More playback options) G View by Date 1 Press flexible button 2 (G View by date).
3 Press the multi selector J or K to view images. • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen displayed in step 2. • Press flexible button 4 (S) to return to full-frame playback mode (A 26). 15/05/2013 15:30 4 Reference Section B Notes About View by Date • The 9000 most recent images can be displayed.
F View Favorites 1 Press flexible button 3 (F View favorites). More playback options View by date View favorites 2 Press the multi selector J or K to view images. 15/05/2013 15:30 • Press H to magnify the image. • Press I to switch to thumbnail playback mode. • Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the screen displayed in step 1. • Press flexible button 4 (S) to return to full-frame playback mode (A 26).
z Print Order/Retouch Copy or rotate images or create a small copy of the current image. You can also specify the image to be printed and the number of copies to be printed. y Retouch Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (z Print order/retouch) M flexible button 2 (y Retouch) h Copy Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Press flexible button 2 (h Copy).
3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the copy method. • j Selected images: Copies images selected from the image selection screen. Proceed to step 4. • i All images: Copies all images. Proceed to step 7. 4 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image. 5 Press flexible button 2 (S). 6 All images Selected images Selected images Press flexible button 4 (O) to apply image selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
B Notes About Copying Images • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. • Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer. • When copying images for which Print order (E35) options are enabled, the print order settings are not copied. C If “Memory contains no images.” Is Displayed If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera, Memory contains no images.
d Rotate Pictures After shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were saved in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction. 1 Press flexible button 3 (d Rotate pictures). Retouch Copy Rotate pictures Small picture 2 Press flexible button 2 (e) or flexible button 3 (f). Rotate pictures • The image is rotated 90 degrees.
s Small Picture Create a small copy of the current image. 1 Press flexible button 4 (s Small picture). Retouch Copy Rotate pictures Small picture 2 Press flexible button 2 (D) or flexible button 3 (E) to select the size of the image and then press flexible button 4 (O). • A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a compression ratio of 1:16. • To cancel, press flexible button 1 (Q).
a Print Order Enter playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 3 (z Print order/retouch) M flexible button 3 (a Print order) When printing images saved 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”. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F23) printer’s card slot. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab. • Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F23) printer (E52).
3 Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Date: Print the shooting date on all images in the print order. • Info: Print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all images in the print order. • Date and Info turn on and off each time you press the corresponding flexible button. • Press flexible button 4 (O) to complete the print order.
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F23) that supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used. • Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible printer via the included USB cable.
l Camera Settings Welcome Screen Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 2 (I Welcome screen) Select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. Option Description h Off The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome screen. i On (default setting) The camera displays an animated welcome screen and then enters shooting or playback mode.
Date and Time Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 3 (J Date and time) Set the camera clock. Option j Date format Description The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/Month/Year. Reference Section Allows you to set the camera’s clock to the current date and time. Date and time Use the multi selector to set each item D M Y displayed on the screen.
Brightness Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M flexible button 4 (K Brightness) Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. • Press the multi selector J or K to select the desired brightness and then press flexible button 4 (O).
Print Date Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 2 (L Print date) The shooting date can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E37). 15.05.2013 Option L Date b Off (default setting) Date is not imprinted on images. Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
Electronic VR Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 3 (M Electronic VR) Select whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when taking still pictures. Option M Auto b Off (default setting) Reference Section B Description In the following conditions, the effects of camera shake are reduced when taking still pictures.
AF Assist Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I M flexible button 4 (r AF assist) Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when the subject is dimly lit. Option Description Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator lights automatically when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (11 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 2.0 m (6 ft 6 in.
Format Memory/Format Card Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 2 (O Format memory/ N 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. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a computer before formatting.
Language Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 3 (P Language) Select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Menu Background Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I twice M flexible button 4 (Q Menu background) Select one of five background designs to be used for a menu screen or thumbnail playback mode. • Press the multi selector J or K to select the Menu background desired design and then press flexible button 4 (O). • To restore the default background image, press flexible button 3 (P).
Reset All Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 3 (S Reset all) When flexible button 3 (R Reset) is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.
Camera Settings Menu Option Default value Brightness (E40) 3 Print date (E41) Off Electronic VR (E42) Off AF assist (E43) Auto Menu background (E46) 1 Others Option Paper size (E56, E57) Default value Default Reference Section • Selecting Reset all also resets the camera’s file numbering (E61). After a reset, the camera determines the largest file number in the internal memory or on the memory card and saves images using the next available file number.
Firmware Version Enter shooting mode or playback mode M flexible button 4 (l) M flexible button 4 (l Camera settings) M press I three times M flexible button 4 (V Firmware Version) View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX S31 Ver.x.
Connecting the Camera to a TV Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E63) to play back images or movies on the TV. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. • Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. 1 2 3 Yellow Reference Section 3 E50 Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See your TV’s documentation for details.
4 Hold down the c (shooting/playback mode) button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode and images are displayed on the TV. • While connected to the TV, the camera monitor remains off. Reference Section B Notes About Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (F23) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
B Notes About Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a battery with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) (E63) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use an AC adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or damage to the camera.
3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an angle. 1 2 3 4 Reference Section E54 Turn on the camera. • When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen.
Printing Individual Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print an image. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be printed, and then press flexible button 4 (O). 2 Press flexible button 3 (b Copies). Print selection PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size Press H or I to select the desired number of copies (up to nine) and then press flexible button 4 (O).
4 Press flexible button 4 (c Paper size). PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 5 Press J or K to select the paper size, and then press flexible button 4 (O). Paper size • To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select Default. 6 Press flexible button 2 (a Start print). Default PictBridge 4 prints Start print Reference Section Copies Paper size 7 Printing begins. • The screen returns to step 1 when printing is complete.
Printing Multiple Images After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E53), follow the procedures described below to print multiple images. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press flexible button 3 (p). 2 Press the multi selector I and then press flexible button 2 (c Paper size). • To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 (Q). Press J or K to select the paper size, and then press flexible button 4 (O).
4 Press H, and then press flexible button 2 (o Print selection), flexible button 3 (k Print all images), or flexible button 4 (g DPOF printing). Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Print selection Reference Section E58 Select which images will be printed (up to Print selection 99) and how many copies of each image will be printed (up to nine). • Press the multi selector J or K to select images.
Print all images One copy of each image saved in the internal memory or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, press flexible button 2 (a Start print) to start printing. Press flexible button 1 (Q) to return to the print menu. Print all images 4 prints Start print DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E35).
5 Printing begins. • The screen returns to step 2 when printing is complete. Printing 3/4 Cancel Current number of copies/ total number of copies Reference Section C Paper Size The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the printer are displayed.
File and Folder Names Images, movies, and messages are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images and movies DSCN Message DSCA Message (reply) DSCB Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, and photo albums FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Movies .AVI Messages .
• Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination medium (E30).
Optional Accessories AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the AC adapter, then insert the AC adapter in the battery chamber. • While using the AC adapter, the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover cannot be closed. Do not pull the cord of the AC adapter. If the cord is pulled, the connection between the camera and power source is interrupted, and the camera turns off.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E39 Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 10, 12 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn off and the power-on lamp will begin flashing quickly. After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Display This card cannot be used. This card cannot be read. Cause/Solution Error accessing memory card. • Use approved card. • Check that terminals are clean. • Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. Card is not formatted. Format card? Yes No Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera. Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be sure to select flexible button 4 (S No) and make copies of any images which need to be kept before formatting the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section Image cannot be modified. Cannot edit selected image. Select images that support editing function. E8 Cannot record movie. Time out error while saving movie on the memory card. Select a memory card with faster write speed. 14, F22 Memory contains no images. No images in the internal memory or memory card. • Remove the memory card from the camera to play back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.
Display A Cause/Solution – Printer error: check paper Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer. Load the specified size of paper and then press flexible button 3 (R Resume) to resume printing.* – Printer error: paper jam Paper has jammed in printer. Remove the jammed paper and then press flexible button 3 (R Resume) to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper No paper is loaded in printer.
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Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................................F5 The Battery Charger.............................................................................................F6 Memory Cards ........................................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following precautions and the precautions noted in “For Your Safety” (A ix-xii) and “ Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation” (A xv-xxi) when using or storing your camera. B Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks The product may malfunction if dropped or struck. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the lens.
• When an external force is applied on the camera, it could become deformed or the airtight seals may become damaged and cause water to seep inside the camera. Do not place a heavy object on the camera, drop the camera, or apply excessive force on the camera. • If water seeps inside the camera, immediately stop using the camera. Wipe off moisture from the camera, and at once take the camera to your Nikon-authorized service representative.
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Removing the battery or memory card while the camera is on could damage the camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost and the camera’s memory or the memory card may be damaged. B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective.
The Battery F5 Technical Notes and Index • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (A ix-xii) thoroughly before using the battery. • 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.
• A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL12 battery. • Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations. The Battery Charger • Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (A ix-xii) thoroughly before using the battery charger.
Memory Cards • • • • • F7 Technical Notes and Index Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards ➝ F22 Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not format the memory card using a computer. Before using a memory card with this camera, format the card using this camera if the card has been used with another device. Before using a new memory card, we recommend using this camera to format the card.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime, wipe the area with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth. Do not wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction. Body • Remove dust or lint with a blower. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert the battery and operate the camera approx. once a month.
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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index The camera is on but does not respond. • Wait for recording to end. – • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem A Cause/Solution • Camera is off. • Battery exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/ playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable. 21 20 2, 21 Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Cause/Solution A The date cannot be imprinted on movies and images captured using Take a series of pictures. 84, E41 Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values. 16, 19 Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off the camera.
Problem A Cause/Solution • Subject is too close. Try moving away from the subject or setting Choose a style to Shoot closeups. • The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the camera settings menu to Auto. • Turn camera off and then on again. 43 Images are blurred. • Use flash. • Use tripod and self-timer. • Enable electronic VR. 35 37 84, E42 Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor.
Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index AF-assist illuminator does not light. Off is selected for AF assist in the camera settings menu. Even when Auto is selected, AF-assist illuminator does not light when Photograph fireworks is used. It also may not light depending on the scene automatically selected by the camera when using A Point and shoot. Images appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. F8 Colors are unnatural. Hue is not adjusted properly.
Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution File cannot be played back. • File or folder was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera. • This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera. Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or images that have been cropped to a – size of 320 × 240 or smaller. • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images added to favorites cannot be displayed using View favorites Data saved in the internal memory or on the memory card may not be played back correctly if overwritten by a computer. – Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected. • • • • • • 21 20 68, 73 – 70 73 Camera is off. Battery is exhausted. USB cable is not correctly connected. Camera is not recognized by the computer. Confirm system requirements.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S31 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 10.1 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 3× optical zoom /2.9-in. type CCD; approx. 10.34 million total pixels Focal length 4.1–12.3 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 29–87 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.3–5.9 Construction 6 elements in 5 groups Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 26 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.
I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Power sources • One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (included) • AC Adapter EH-62F (avai
1 Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following test conditions: D Large (10 megapixels) (3648 × 2736) selected for Choose a size > Photo size, zoom adjusted with each shot, and flash fired with every other shot. Movie recording time assumes that G Large (720p) (1280 × 720) is selected for Choose a size > Movie frame size.
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rated capacity Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Battery Charger MH-65 Rated input Rated output Supported rechargeable battery Charging time Operating temperature Dimensions (W × H × D) Length of power cable Weight AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.08–0.05 A DC 4.2 V, 0.
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. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
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 images to be printed from print orders saved on memory cards. • Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.
Index Symbols A Point and shoot.......................................... 34 c Playback mode........................................... 26 l Camera settings menu............................ 84 c (shooting/playback mode) button... 3 .AVI...................................................................... E61 .JPG..................................................................... E61 .WAV .................................................................. E61 A Technical Notes and Index AC adapter .....
Decorate (shooting mode) ............... 32, 48 Delete....................................................................... 28 Digital zoom......................................................... 23 Direct print .......................................... 69, E52 DPOF.................................................................. F23 DPOF print.................................................... E59 DSCN................................................................. E61 Focus lock ..................
Menu background................ 18, 84, E46 Microphone............................................................. 2 Mirror L ................................................................. 46 Monitor.................................................... 3, 5, F8 Monitor brightness ....................... 84, E40 More playback options......................... E27 Movie frame size................................................ 56 Movie playback ..................................................
Shutter-release button ............................ 2, 24 Slide show ........................................... 66, E21 Small picture ...................................... 67, E34 Smile timer ............................................................ 39 Soften pictures................................ E7, E9 Speaker....................................................................... 2 SSCN.................................................................. E61 Strap .....................................
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