Nikon Coolpix S4100 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User’s Manual  
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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.  
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed  
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Do not use the camera or  
Charging AC adapter in the  
presence of flammable gas  
Should you notice smoke or an  
unusual smell coming from the  
camera or Charging AC adapter,  
unplug the Charging AC adapter and  
remove the battery immediately,  
taking care to avoid burns. Continued  
operation could result in injury. After  
removing or disconnecting the power  
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection.  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or Charging AC adapter could  
result in injury. Repairs should be  
performed only by qualified  
technicians. Should the camera or  
Charging AC adapter break open as  
the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the battery.  
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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.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the Charging AC Adapter  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL19 (supplied). Charge  
the battery inserted into the camera  
by connecting the Charging AC  
Adapter EH-69P (supplied).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or  
casing.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
Do not handle the plug or go near  
the Charging AC Adapter during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the USB cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flames. Should the insulation  
be damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or Charging  
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure  
to observe this precaution could  
result in electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Return the battery to the battery  
case for transportation. Do not  
transport or store with metal objects  
such as necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage  
when fully discharged. To avoid  
damage to the product, be sure to  
remove the battery when no charge  
remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the  
battery, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
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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.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with  
care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
Turn the power off when  
using inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital  
when using while in a hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves given out by  
this camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs supplied with this  
device should not be played back on  
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-  
ROMs on an audio CD player could  
cause hearing loss or damage the  
equipment.  
instruments of the hospital.  
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  
one meter (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.  
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Notices  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.  
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS–  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,  
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS  
For connection to a supply not in the  
U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter  
of the proper configuration for the  
power outlet if needed.  
The power supply unit is intended to  
be correctly orientated in a vertical or  
floor mount position.  
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  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be  
notified that any changes or  
modifications made to this device that  
are not expressly approved by Nikon  
Corporation may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
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.  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct  
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Notices  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
this symbol or not, are designated  
for separate collection at an  
appropriate collection point. Do not  
dispose of as household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
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.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Notices for customers in Europe  
CAUTION  
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS  
REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT  
TYPE.  
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES  
ACCORDING TO THE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
This symbol indicates that  
this product is to be  
collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera  
(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................61  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4100 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.  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used:  
This icon marks cautions,  
This icon marks tips, additional  
information that should be read  
information that may be helpful  
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C
D
before use, to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon marks notes, information  
that should be read before using  
the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available elsewhere  
in this manual.  
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Notations  
Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card  
are referred to as “memory card.”  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
Screen Samples  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and Screen Display  
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.  
C Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable  
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and  
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The  
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for  
picture storage, deletion, or viewing.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
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.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC  
Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are  
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic  
circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the  
Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the  
camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or  
Holographic seal:  
leaking.  
Identifies this device as an  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local  
authentic Nikon product.  
authorized Nikon dealer.  
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.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in  
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.  
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
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Information and Precautions  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means  
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.  
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction  
of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless  
the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused  
postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or  
reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is  
prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies  
and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and  
international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to  
infringe copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
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.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 148). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage  
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
Lens cover closed  
1
2
Shutter-release button..............................30  
4
5
Flash......................................................................34  
Zoom control..................................................29  
f: Wide-angle..........................................29  
g: Telephoto ...............................................29  
h: Thumbnail playback.....................81  
i: Playback zoom ....................................83  
Self-timer lamp...............................................36  
AF-assist illuminator.................................156  
6
7
8
9
Lens .........................................................171, 187  
Built-in microphone......................108, 126  
Lens cover ......................................................169  
Eyelet for camera strap................................ 7  
Power switch/power-on lamp  
............................................................... 21, 26, 158  
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4
                             
Parts of the Camera  
1
2
3
4
5
Under the connector  
cover  
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13  
1
2
Monitor/touch panel ......................... 10, 27  
7
8
9
Tripod socket  
b (e movie-record) button....... 6, 126  
Speaker ................................................. 109, 131  
Connector cover...................132, 135, 141  
Charge lamp......................................... 19, 139  
Flash lamp.........................................................35  
3
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ...................16, 24  
10  
4
5
A (shooting mode) button.............6, 40  
c (playback) button ................... 6, 32, 85  
11 Memory card slot..........................................24  
12 Battery chamber............................................16  
13 Battery latch.............................................16, 17  
USB/audio/video output connector  
.........................................................132, 135, 141  
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5
                         
Basic Operations  
The A (Shooting Mode) Button  
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 40).  
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 85).  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c  
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.  
The b (e Movie-record) Button  
Press the b (e movie-record) button in shooting  
mode to start movie recording (A 126). Press the  
b (e movie-record) button again to stop movie  
recording.  
Press the b (e movie-record) button in playback  
mode to enter shooting mode.  
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Basic Operations  
Shutter-release Button  
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and  
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel  
resistance. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and  
exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain  
locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and  
take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do  
not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in  
camera shake and blurred images.  
Press the shutter-release  
button halfway to set focus  
and exposure  
Press the shutter-release  
button the rest of the way  
down to take picture  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
The monitor on the COOLPIX S4100 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the  
supplied stylus to operate the touch panel.  
Tapping  
Tap the touch panel.  
Use this operation to:  
Select icons or other controls  
Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode  
(A 81)  
Perform touch shutter (A 45), touch AF/AE  
(A 50), or subject tracking (A 48) operations  
Drag the tab to display the setting controls during shooting or playback (A 14)  
Dragging  
Drag your finger across the touch panel and  
remove it from the touch panel.  
Use this operation to:  
Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode  
(A 32)  
Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with  
playback zoom (A 83)  
Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 39) or other settings  
Dragging and Dropping  
Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to  
the desired location ( ), and remove it from  
1
the touch panel ( ).  
2
Use this operation to:  
Apply the rating setting (A 99)  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
Using the Stylus  
Use the stylus for operations, such as when using  
the draw option (A 71) or the paint option  
(A 112), that require more precision than using  
a finger.  
Attaching the Stylus  
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.  
Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.  
B Notes on Tapping/Dragging  
The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.  
The camera may not respond if the followings are made.  
- Bounce your finger off the display  
- Drag your finger over too short a distance  
- Stroke the display too lightly  
- Move your finger too quickly  
The camera may not respond if something else is touching the touch panel when your finger  
touches it.  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.  
Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Shooting (Information Display)  
Displayed information on the monitor varies depending on the camera settings or  
status.  
4
5
1 2 3  
6 7 8 9  
19  
18  
17  
16  
10  
3
a
15  
14  
50  
3
1
1
00  
b
1/250 F3.2  
00  
11  
13 12  
1
1
2
3
4
5
Shooting mode ........................... 26, 58, 74  
Macro mode....................................................38  
Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 38  
Focus indicator..............................................30  
AE/AF-L indicator .........................................73  
a Number of exposures remaining  
10 (still pictures) .............................................26  
2
b Movie length............................................126  
11 Internal memory indicator......................27  
12 Aperture.............................................................30  
13 Shutter speed .................................................30  
14 Focus area (subject tracking mode)....48  
15 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................50  
O
“Date not set” indicator..................... 175  
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Print date indicator.............................. 153  
Travel destination icon .......................... 149  
Motion detection icon........................... 155  
Electronic VR icon .................................... 154  
Focus area  
(face or pet detection)............... 30, 70, 74  
16  
7
8
9
17 Focus area (center)  
18 Focus area (auto) ..........................................30  
19 Battery level indicator................................26  
1
2
Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.  
Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Shooting (Operation Controls)  
Tap the following controls to change settings.  
Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be  
changed (A 14).  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and  
the current camera settings.  
1
4
2
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
3
1
2
Tab.........................................................................14  
Scene effect adjustment slider............60  
3
4
Setting controls.............................................15  
Touch AF/AE cancellation.......................50  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Playback (Information Display)  
The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently  
displayed and camera status.  
The displayed information vary depending on the picture played back and the  
current camera status.  
Indicators below are displayed when turning on the camera or operating the  
camera, and turn off after a few seconds elapse (A 152).  
12 3  
4 5 6 7  
:
15 05 2011 15 30  
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12  
8
9
3
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3
3
3
a
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9999 9999  
1
1
00  
00  
b
11  
10  
1
1
2
3
Playback mode .....................32, 86, 93, 96  
File number and type............................. 174  
Date/time of recording.............................22  
a Quick retouch icon ..........................115  
c D-Lighting icon..................................116  
j Glamour retouch icon ...................121  
i
Filter effects icon...............................119  
d Paint icon...............................................112  
r Stretch icon ..........................................117  
q Perspective control icon...............118  
8
2
Image mode .............................................43  
4
a
Crop icon ...............................................124  
2
p Voice memo icon..............................109  
C Small picture icon.............................123  
Movie options ....................................... 128  
5
Print order icon........................................... 103  
Protect icon................................................... 101  
Album icon in  
a Current frame number/  
total number of frames ........................32  
b Movie length............................................131  
6
9
3
favorite pictures mode ...........................88  
10 Internal memory indicator......................27  
11 Rating indicator.............................................99  
12 Battery level indicator................................26  
7
Category icon in  
3
auto sort mode ............................................93  
1
2
3
Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.  
Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.  
The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in  
playback mode is displayed.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Playback (Operation Controls)  
Tap the following controls to change settings.  
Tap the tab to display the setting controls and deleting or editing will be  
available (A 14).  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the picture played  
back and the current camera settings.  
1
2
3
1
2
Movie playback........................................... 131  
Tab.........................................................................14  
3
Setting controls.............................................15  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Operating the Tabs  
When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting or  
playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left and  
right sides of the monitor.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap z (setup) in the setting controls to make the basic camera settings.  
When H or J is displayed on the setting screen, tap H to exit the setting  
screen. Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
Tap the tab to display the  
icons of settings that can  
be changed in the  
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current mode.  
Tap an icon to display the  
setting screen of that  
item.  
Tap the tab again to hide  
the setting controls.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
Tap z to display the setup  
menu.  
OFF  
Tap an icon to apply the  
setting of that item.  
Return to the previous  
screen.  
Image mode  
4320×3240  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Shooting  
Shooting settings can be made.  
The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 40).  
Each icon also indicates the current setting.  
m
Flash mode..............................................34  
n Self-timer...................................................36  
p Macro mode ...........................................38  
o Exposure compensation .................39  
1
1
A Image mode ...........................................43  
Touch shooting  
Touch shutter...................................45  
Subject tracking..............................48  
Touch AF/AE .....................................50  
q
s
r
2
3
E ISO sensitivity .........................................53  
C Continuous..............................................54  
w White balance........................................55  
D Movie options.....................................128  
nMovie AF mode .................................129  
Y Wind noise reduction.....................130  
2
3
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
z
Setup ........................................................146  
Playback  
Pictures can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.  
The available setting items vary depending on the type of picture or playback  
mode.  
1
2
3
Rating...................................................................99  
5
4
3
2
1
0
h Add pictures to albums (except in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................86  
Remove pictures from albums (in  
1
favorite pictures mode) ...................89  
c Delete ........................................................33  
b Slide show.............................................100  
d Protect.....................................................101  
a DPOF print order...............................103  
U Paint..........................................................112  
M Retouch...................................................110  
E
Voice memo.........................................108  
2
3
z
Setup ........................................................146  
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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  
1
2
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Insert the battery.  
Battery chamber  
Use the edge of 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 fully inserted, the  
battery latch will lock it in place.  
B Inserting the Battery  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure  
to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
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Inserting the Battery  
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 ( ). The  
1
battery can then be removed by hand ( ).  
2
Note that the camera, battery, and memory card  
may become hot during use; observe caution when removing the battery or  
memory card.  
B Notes on the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”  
(A 170), before use.  
If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months  
and run it flat before returning it to storage.  
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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.  
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. Once the two are connected, attempting to  
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.  
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or  
region in which the camera was purchased.  
The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached  
in Argentina and Korea.  
2
3
Insert the battery (A 16).  
Do not turn the camera on.  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the  
camera.  
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.  
USB cable  
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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.  
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  
Description  
Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.  
Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge  
lamp stops blinking green and turns off.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge  
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to  
35°C (41°F to 95°F).  
The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly  
connected, or there is a problem with the battery.  
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC  
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the  
battery.  
Flickers (green)  
5
Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
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Charging the Battery  
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter  
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 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. For more information about  
plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the  
camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be  
turned on.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging  
AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in  
overheating or in damage to the camera.  
C AC Power Source  
If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; A 172) is used, power is supplied to the camera  
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this  
camera.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the  
EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger  
Connecting the COOLPIX S4100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  
The EN-EL19 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-66  
(available separately; A 172).  
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Charging the Battery  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
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).  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.  
When the camera is turned off, the power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in  
playback mode (A 32).  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby  
mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes,  
the camera will turn off automatically.  
When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing any of the following buttons will turn the monitor  
back on:  
- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button  
In shooting or playback mode, the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute (default  
setting).  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the  
Auto off option (A 158) in the setup menu (A 146).  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  
1
2
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).  
Tap the desired language.  
Language  
Dansk  
If the desired language is not displayed, tap B or C to  
Čeština  
view other language options.  
Deutsch  
Español  
Français  
English  
Ελληνικά  
Indonesia  
For more information about operating the touch panel,  
.
3
Tap Yes.  
Time zone and date  
If No is tapped, time zone and date will not be set.  
Choose time zone and  
set date and time?  
Yes  
No  
4
Tap E or F to select your home time zone  
Home time zone  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
D Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection  
screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time  
option.  
Home time zone  
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at  
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,  
tap p again.  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
5
6
7
Tap the order in which the day, month, and  
year are displayed.  
Date format  
M
/
D
/
Y
Y
/M/D  
D
/M/Y  
Edit the date and time.  
Date and time  
DMY  
Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value.  
:
Tap I.  
Date and time  
DMY  
The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the camera  
enters shooting mode.  
:
C Imprinting and Changing the Date and Time  
To imprint the date on pictures when shooting, enable the Print date option (A 153) in the  
setup menu (A 146) after the date and time have been set.  
To change the date and time of the camera clock, select the Time zone and date item (A 149)  
in the setup menu (A 146).  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory  
(approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards  
(available commercially; A 173).  
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.  
1
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are off and open the battery-  
chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Memory card slot  
Slide the memory card in until it clicks  
into place.  
B Inserting Memory Cards  
Inserting the memory card upside down  
or backwards could damage the camera  
or the memory card. Be sure to check that  
the memory card is in the correct  
orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Removing Memory Cards  
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on  
lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
Press the card in ( ) to partially eject the card, then  
1
remove the card by hand while being careful not to  
remove the card at an angle ( ).  
2
Note that the camera, battery, and memory card  
may become hot during use; observe caution when removing the battery or  
memory card.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted before use (A 159). Note that  
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on  
the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish  
to keep before formatting the memory card.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, tap  
Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.  
Yes  
No  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover until formatting is complete.  
Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time  
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4100 (A 159).  
B The Write Protect Switch  
When the memory card 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.  
Write protect switch  
B Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the  
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result  
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:  
- Take out the battery or memory card  
- Turn off the camera  
- Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
A
(Auto) Mode  
This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic,  
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.  
1
2
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The lens will extend, and the monitor will turn on.  
The camera is set to A (auto) mode at the time of  
purchase. Proceed to step 4.  
Press the A button.  
3
4
Tap A in the monitor.  
Shooting mode  
Auto mode  
Check the battery level indicator and the  
number of exposures remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery level  
Description  
indicator  
b
B
Battery level high.  
Battery level low. Prepare to  
charge or replace the battery.  
3
Number of exposures  
remaining  
N
Cannot take pictures. Charge or  
replace the battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal  
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 44).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode  
Shooting mode  
A displayed in A (auto)  
mode.  
Motion detection icon  
The effects of subject  
movement and camera  
shake are reduced.  
3
Internal memory indicator  
Indicates that images will be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately  
20 MB).  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be  
stored on the memory card.  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power on  
lamp is blinking) (A 158), press the following buttons to turn it back on:  
-
Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or b (e movie-record)  
button  
B Note on Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 45). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.  
D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode  
When the camera is pointed at a human face, the face detection function, with which the camera  
automatically detects that face and focuses on it, activates (A 30, 41).  
Shooting settings (A 34, 42) can be changed by tapping the left or bottom tab to display the  
setting controls.  
D Motion Detection  
See Motion detection (A 155) in the setup menu (A 146) for more information.  
D Electronic Vibration Reduction  
When the flash mode (A 34) is set to c (off) or d (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 154) in the  
setup menu set to Auto, the R icon may be displayed in the monitor. When R is displayed, the  
effects of camera shake may be pronounced under the current shooting conditions. In these  
situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them.  
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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, built-in microphone, and speaker.  
When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn  
the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
A face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow  
double border (focus area).  
Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is  
detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by  
a double border, and the others by a single border.  
3
When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or  
framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed.  
Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Using the Zoom  
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. To  
zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the  
frame, rotate to g. To zoom out so that the area visible  
in the frame increases, rotate to f.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle  
position when the camera is turned on.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the  
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.  
Optical zoom 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  
The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not  
displayed when digital zoom is in effect.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify  
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A 43) and  
digital zoom magnification.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is  
increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to  
indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size  
decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation  
is possible at the current image mode setting.  
Small image size  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 156) in the setup menu  
(A 146).  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button  
halfway.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway (A 7), the camera sets focus and  
exposure (shutter speed and aperture  
value). Focus and exposure remain locked  
while the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
When a face is detected, it is framed by the double border  
indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in  
focus, the double border turns green.  
1/250 F3.2  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
value  
When a face is not detected, the camera automatically  
selects one (or more) of the nine focus areas containing  
the subject closest to the camera. When focus is set, the  
active focus area (up to nine areas) turns green.  
1/250 F3.2  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
value  
When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed  
and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once  
focus has been acquired, the focus indicator will glow  
green.  
Focus indicator  
If the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red when  
the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the  
composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded to  
the memory card or internal memory.  
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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  
Autofocus may not perform 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 glows 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. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is  
standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several  
times, or focus on another subject (A 52). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the  
alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera  
If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 38) or in the Close-up scene mode  
B Note on Face Detection  
C Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 45) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to  
the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject  
that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the picture is taken by pressing  
the shutter-release button (A 50).  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 156) may light up when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 34) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way down.  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press the c (playback) button.  
b (e movie-record) button  
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3
A (shooting mode) button  
c (playback) button Internal memory indicator  
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or next picture. Drag your finger  
quickly across half of the monitor or more to skip past the previous or next five pictures. Tap  
the monitor to stop at a picture as it slides past.  
Display the previous picture  
Display the next picture  
:
:
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3
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or  
internal memory.  
Press the A button or shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. Pressing the b  
(e movie-record) button will also return the camera to shooting mode.  
When playing back pictures stored in the cameras internal memory, C is displayed. When a  
memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images stored on the memory  
card are played back.  
C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power  
When the power-on lamp is blinking, press the c button to turn the monitor back on (A 158).  
C Operations Available in Playback Mode  
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera  
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The  
lens will not extend.  
C Viewing Pictures  
Pictures taken using face detection (A 41) or pet detection (A 70) will be rotated and displayed  
automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except  
pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 ( A 54, 70), or the subject tracking  
function (A 48).  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Deleting Unwanted Pictures  
1
Play back a picture to be deleted, tap the  
bottom tab to display the setting controls  
(A 14), and tap c.  
2
Tap the desired delete option.  
Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame  
picture or movie (A 131).  
Delete  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
Erase selected images: Select multiple pictures and  
Screen” for more information.  
All images: Delete all pictures.  
If step 1 is performed in thumbnail playback mode (A 81), select either Erase selected  
images or All images.  
3
Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.  
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.  
Delete  
Erase 1 image?  
To exit without deleting the picture, tap J or No.  
Yes  
No  
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
1
Tap a picture to display y.  
To deselect the picture, tap the picture again and y will  
Erase selected images  
be hidden.  
Tap B or C to display the previous or next page.  
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f  
(h) to change the number of pictures displayed.  
2
Display y to all pictures to delete and tap I to apply the selection.  
The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more  
operations.  
B Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer before  
deleting them.  
Protected pictures cannot be deleted (A 101).  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
m Flash Mode  
Flash mode can be selected to suit 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.  
Auto  
a
b
c
X
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 35).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and  
backlit subjects.  
Slow sync  
d
a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.  
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture  
background at night or under dim lighting.  
Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls  
(A 14) and tap the flash mode icon.  
2
Tap the desired flash mode icon.  
Flash mode  
Auto  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Dim  
Use of a tripod is recommended.  
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.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.  
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to c (off).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.  
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try  
again.  
Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off,  
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.  
A (auto) mode: a (auto)  
Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 59)  
F (smart portrait): fixed at a (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; c (off) when On is  
selected for Blink proof (A 77)  
There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).  
If the camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-  
eye before the picture is saved.  
Note the following when shooting:  
More time than usual is required to record pictures.  
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.  
In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction  
processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
n 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
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls  
(A 14) and tap the self-timer icon.  
2
Tap 10s or 2s.  
Self-timer  
Off  
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as  
weddings  
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake  
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.  
3
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
10S  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1/250 F3.2  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
4
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9S  
The self-timer starts, and the number of  
seconds remaining before the shutter is  
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-  
timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting  
down. About one second before the shutter is  
released, the lamp stops blinking and glows  
steadily.  
1/250 F3.2  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will  
be set to Off.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press  
the shutter-release button again.  
B Note on Self-timer  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
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Using the Basic Shooting Functions  
p 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
2
3
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls  
(A 14) and tap the macro mode icon.  
Tap o.  
Macro mode  
On  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.  
The closest possible shooting distance may vary  
according to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a  
closer distance when F and the zoom indicator glow  
green and the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of  
G (wide-angle position).  
The camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out  
to the maximum wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the maximum  
wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance  
of 30 cm (1 ft.).  
B Note on Macro Mode Setting  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
C Autofocus  
When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor  
can be heard.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off.  
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o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation  
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the  
camera to make pictures brighter or darker.  
1
Tap the left tab to display the setting controls  
(A 14) and tap the exposure compensation  
icon.  
2
Drag the slider to change the exposure  
compensation value.  
Exposure compensation  
To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposure  
compensation.  
To make the picture darker, apply negative (–) exposure  
compensation.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
3
Tap I.  
Exposure compensation  
To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap  
the tab again.  
To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1,  
revert the value to 0, and tap I.  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off.  
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More on Shooting  
Selecting a Shooting Mode  
Following shooting modes can be selected.  
A
Auto mode  
Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for  
first-time users of digital cameras. The flash mode and macro mode settings can be  
changed, and other settings are available, such as the continuous setting or the  
“subject tracking” option, which moves the active focus area to track the registered  
subject.  
C
Scene mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto  
selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler  
shooting.  
F
Smart portrait mode  
The camera uses the face detection function to detect human faces, and automatically  
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to  
make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.  
1
Press the A button in shooting  
mode.  
The shooting-mode selection menu is  
displayed.  
2
Tap the desired shooting mode icon.  
Shooting mode  
Auto mode  
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.  
To select a scene mode, first tap C (scene), and then tap  
the icon of the desired scene mode (A 58).  
To return to the current shooting mode without switching  
shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-  
release button.  
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Selecting a Shooting Mode  
Face Detection  
When the camera is pointed at a human face in the  
shooting modes listed below, the camera  
automatically detects the face and focuses on it. When  
the camera detects more than one face, the double  
border (focus area) is displayed around the face that is  
focused on, and single borders around the others.  
3
Number of faces that  
Shooting mode  
Focus area  
(double border)  
can be detected  
(auto) mode (A 26)  
Scene auto selector, Portrait,  
Night portrait scene mode (A 58)  
A
The face closest to the  
camera  
Up to 12  
Up to 3  
The face closest to the  
center of the frame  
Smart portrait mode (A 74)  
In A (auto) mode, if no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the camera automatically selects one (or more) of the nine  
focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.  
In Scene auto selector scene mode, the focus area changes depending on the  
selected scene.  
In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, if no faces  
are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Tap a face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face  
In subject tracking mode, subject tracking begins when a detected face framed  
by a border is tapped (A 48).  
B Notes on the Face Detection Function  
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
In some cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 31), autofocus may not perform as  
expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows  
green. Should this occur, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the  
camera as the actual portrait subject (A 52).  
C Notes on Pictures Including Detected Faces  
When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the pictures will be  
automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected  
except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 54), or the  
subject tracking function (A 48).  
In full-frame playback mode, the picture will be enlarged with the face detected during shooting  
at the center of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) (A 84) except pictures  
that were taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 54), or the subject tracking  
function (A 48).  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by  
tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.  
Each icon also indicates the current setting.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
In A (auto) mode, the settings are stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting).  
1
2
3
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
3
12 1110  
.
1
1
2
3
4
5
m
Flash mode ..........................................34  
7
8
9
E ISO sensitivity........................................53  
C Continuous.............................................54  
1
n
p
o
A
Self-timer ...............................................36  
2
Macro mode ........................................38  
w White balance.......................................55  
1
1
Exposure compensation ..............39  
10 Y Wind noise reduction ..................130  
1
1
Image mode ........................................43  
11 nMovie AF mode ...............................129  
1
Touch shooting  
12  
D
Movie options .................................128  
1
Touch shutter .................................45  
Subject tracking..............................48  
q
s
r
6
1
Touch AF/AE ...................................50  
1
2
The settings can be adjusted in some scene modes (A 59) and in smart portrait mode  
The settings can be adjusted in some scene modes (A 59).  
C Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
42  
     
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M A 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. The higher the image mode setting, the larger  
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably  
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.  
Option  
Size (pixels)  
Description  
Higher quality than R, suitable for enlargements or  
Q 4320×3240P 4320 × 3240 high-quality prints. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
R 4320×3240  
4320 × 3240  
(default setting)  
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is  
R 3264×2448  
3264 × 2448 approximately 1:8.  
L 2592×1944  
2592 × 1944  
Smaller size than R, R, or L allows more pictures to  
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
M 2048×1536  
2048 × 1536  
1024 × 768  
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
N 1024×768  
Suited to full-screen display on a television with an  
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
O 640×480  
640 × 480  
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
P 4224×2376  
4224 × 2376  
C Image Mode  
The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the  
bottom tab to display the setting controls and then tapping the A button.  
Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
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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.  
Internal memory  
(approx. 20 MB)  
Memory card  
*
Setting  
Print size (cm/in.)  
(4 GB)  
Q 4320×3240P  
R 4320×3240  
R 3264×2448  
L 2592×1944  
M 2048×1536  
N 1024×768  
O 640×480  
1
430  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
36 × 27/14 × 10.5  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5  
17 × 13/7 × 5  
3
6
860  
1570  
11  
18  
44  
74  
5
2560  
4230  
12300  
23800  
1210  
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
P 4224×2376  
35 × 20/14 × 8  
* Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of  
pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image  
size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those  
printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.  
The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer remain  
(A 26).  
If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen  
as the current frame number or total number of frames.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the  
Shutter)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting  
Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.  
Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 2.  
1
Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch  
shooting) (A 42), then tap q (touch  
shutter).  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Touch shooting  
Touch shutter  
2
Tap the desired subject to take a picture.  
Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may  
cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in  
blurred pictures.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the  
subject in the center of the frame.  
3
The shutter-release button can also be used when the  
touch shutter option is selected.  
If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the  
shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a  
border displayed when the camera detects a face.  
3
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
B Notes on Touch Shutter  
When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 54) enabled, or in  
Sports or Museum scene mode (A 58), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only  
one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.  
Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in A (auto) mode and some scene  
modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A 50). At this setting, the  
shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.  
When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not  
be in focus (A 31).  
When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A 36) enabled, the  
camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter  
The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter  
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch shutter operation  
A (auto) mode (A 26),  
Sports, Party/indoor,  
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the  
Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food, area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face,  
Museum, Black and white  
copy, and Backlighting scene  
modes (A 58)  
tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure  
for that face.  
Scene auto selector scene  
mode (A 58) and smart  
portrait mode (when Smile  
timer is set to Off; A 74)  
When the camera detects any faces, tap a face framed by a  
border. Focus and exposure are set on the tapped face.  
When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be  
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a  
face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for  
that face.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 58)  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used  
when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release  
(Features)” (A 63) for more information.  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 58)  
Smart portrait mode  
Touch shutter cannot be enabled. When the camera detects  
(when Smile timer is set to On; more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to  
A 74)  
move the focus area to that face.  
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the  
area tapped. However, if Pet portrait auto release is set to  
On and the camera detects any pet faces, the camera  
automatically focuses on the detected faces and releases the  
shutter.  
Pet portrait scene mode  
(A 58)  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting  
In A (auto) mode (A 26), the touch shooting setting can be changed from  
Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take  
pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The  
focus area will automatically move to track the subject.  
1
Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch  
shooting) (A 42), then tap s (subject  
tracking).  
s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Touch shooting  
Subject tracking  
2
Register a subject.  
Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.  
-
-
The subject is registered.  
When the camera detects any faces, tap a face framed  
by a border to register it as the subject and begin  
tracking. If the camera detects more than one face, the  
borders around the faces that are not selected  
disappear.  
3
-
-
When a subject other than a face is registered, a yellow  
focus area is displayed on the subject and the camera begins tracking the subject.  
When the border framing the subject glows red, the camera is unable to focus.  
Change the composition and try again.  
If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed in  
the monitor. Tap a subject within X.  
Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.  
To cancel the registration of the subject, tap a,  
displayed at left in the monitor.  
If the camera cannot track the registered subject  
anymore, the focus area will disappear and the  
registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.  
3
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
3
Press the shutter-release button to take a  
picture.  
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will  
glow green and focus will be locked.  
1/ 250 F3.2  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will  
blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to  
focus.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the  
camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.  
B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The sound of the lens focus motor can be heard when the subject tracking function is working.  
Adjust zoom position and apply shooting settings (A 42) before registering the subject. If these  
settings are adjusted after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.  
It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the  
registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if  
there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The  
camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and  
brightness of the subject.  
In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31) may be  
out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another  
subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway (A 52).  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
Subject registration with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting  
The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting)  
to Touch AF/AE.  
Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press  
the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped,  
and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
1
2
Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (touch  
shooting) (A 42), then tap r (touch AF/AE).  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
Touch shooting  
Touch AF/AE  
Tap the subject at which the camera focuses.  
u or a double border will be displayed at the area  
tapped.  
When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be  
selected.  
3
To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at left  
in the monitor.  
If a position at which focus cannot be acquired is tapped,  
X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap another  
position inside X.  
3
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
3
Press the shutter-release button to take a  
picture.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus  
and exposure and press it all the way down to release the  
shutter.  
B Note on Touch AF/AE  
When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not  
be in focus (A 31).  
C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function  
Touch AF/AE can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE operation  
differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch AF/AE operation  
A (auto) mode (A 26),  
Sports, Party/indoor, Beach,  
Snow, Close-up, Food,  
Museum, Black and white  
copy, and Backlighting scene  
modes (A 58)  
Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.  
When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by a  
border can be selected. When the camera detects more  
than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move  
the focus area to that face.  
Scene auto selector scene  
mode (A 58) and smart  
portrait mode (when Smile  
timer is set to Off; A 74)  
When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 58), and  
smart portrait mode (when  
Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be  
selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a  
face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that  
Smile timer is set to On; A 74) face.  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 58)  
Focus area cannot be changed.  
Touch shutter (default setting) or touch AF/AE can be selected  
when Pet portrait auto release (A 70) is set to Off.  
When touch AF/AE is enabled, focus and exposure are set for  
the area tapped. However, if Pet portrait auto release is set  
to On while touch AF/AE is already enabled, and the camera  
detects any pet faces, the camera automatically focuses on  
the detected faces and releases the shutter.  
Pet portrait scene mode  
(A 58)  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
D Taking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as  
Expected  
When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try  
pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.  
1
2
3
Switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) and select Touch AF/AE  
for the touch shooting setting.  
Touch shooting  
Touch AF/AE  
Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the  
desired subject.  
3
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area  
glows green.  
Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is  
acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
1/250 F3.2  
4
5
Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway  
and recompose the picture.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway.  
1/250 F3.2  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to  
take the picture.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
E ISO Sensitivity  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M E ISO sensitivity  
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.  
Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of subjects taken  
under dim lighting, those taken without flash, or those taken at telephoto  
setting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”- randomly  
spaced, brightly colored pixels- concentrated in dark portions of images.  
s
Auto (default setting)  
Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera  
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.  
Fixed range auto  
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from  
ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the  
maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for  
effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.  
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than Auto, Motion detection (A 155)  
is disabled.  
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C Continuous  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M C Continuous  
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).  
U
Single (default setting)  
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
V
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 (at an Image mode setting of R 4320×3240).  
D
W
BSS (Best Shot Selector)  
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the  
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in  
blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the  
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is  
automatically selected and saved.  
Multi-shot 16  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera  
takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a  
single image.  
Pictures are recorded at an image mode setting of L (image  
size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). This setting cannot be changed.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
B Notes on Continuous Shooting  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the 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. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 78) for more information.  
B Note on BSS  
BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the  
subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.  
B Note on Multi-shot 16  
Smear (A 171) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded  
with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when  
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance  
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. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that  
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can  
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a  
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.  
s
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in  
most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual  
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A 56) for more information.  
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Incandescent  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Flash  
Use with the flash.  
B Note on White Balance  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A 34).  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
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.  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls (A 42) and tap w.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
OFF  
3
4
Tap b.  
White balance  
Preset manual  
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white  
balance.  
Frame the reference object in the measuring  
window.  
Preset manual  
To apply the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, tap Cancel.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Measuring window  
5
Tap Measure to measure a value for preset  
manual.  
Preset manual  
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is  
set. No picture is recorded.  
Cancel  
Measure  
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Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting  
B Note on Preset Manual  
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,  
set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The  
following scene modes are available.  
x
Scene auto selector b Portrait  
c Landscape  
d Sports  
e Night portrait  
f Party/indoor  
i Dusk/dawn  
l Museum  
Z Beach  
z Snow  
h Sunset  
j Night landscape k Close-up  
m Fireworks show Black and white copy  
u
Food  
n
A Draw  
o Backlighting  
p Panorama assist O Pet portrait  
Selecting a Scene Mode  
1
2
3
Press the A button in shooting  
mode and tap C.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
Tap the desired scene icon.  
Beach  
The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.  
For more information about features of scene modes, see  
Frame the subject and take a  
picture.  
The degree of effects can be adjusted with  
the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60)  
depending on the scene mode.  
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C Displaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)  
When u is tapped in the scene selection screen (step 2), the help  
Help selection  
selection screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a  
description of the features of that mode. Tap J to return to the  
help selection screen.  
Tap J in the help selection screen to return to the monitor  
display shown in step 2.  
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C Shooting Settings in Scene Mode  
The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below.  
Exposure  
compensation  
Touch  
shooting  
2
Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Macro mode  
1
2
3
2
x
b
c
d
e
f
Z
z
h
i
j
k
u
a
Off  
0
q
2
2
2
2
b
c
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
q
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
c
0
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
b
b
0
2, 5  
2
0
2
2
a
a
0
2
2
0
2
2
c
c
c
a
c
c
c
0
2
0
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
0
2
2
2
l
m
n
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
7
c
0
2
A
o
p
O
2
X
c
c
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0
q
q
q
2
2
2
2
2
0
6
2
0
1
The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has  
selected (A 62). c (off) can be selected manually.  
The default setting can be changed by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.  
When the camera selects close-up scene mode in scene auto selector scene mode, macro  
mode (A 62) is enabled.  
The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
Self-time is disabled (A 70). Pet portrait auto release shutter can be enabled or disabled.  
Touch shutter (default setting) or touch AF/AE can be selected when Pet portrait auto  
release (A 70) is set to Off.  
2
3
4
5
6
7
C Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Setting  
The setting specified in other shooting modes also applies in scene mode. This setting can also be  
changed in scene mode by tapping the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tapping A  
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Adjusting Scene Effect  
The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed in the  
scene modes listed below. Tap or drag the scene effect  
adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be  
applied to pictures taken in the selected scene mode.  
3
Scene effect  
adjustment slider  
Brighter  
b Portrait, e Night portrait,  
Z Beach, z Snow,  
j Night landscape, o Backlighting  
Darker  
More red  
u Food  
More blue  
More vivid  
c Landscape, k Close-up  
Less vivid  
More red  
h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn  
More blue  
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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.  
d: Auto (general shooting)  
f: Landscape  
g: Night landscape  
j: Backlighting  
e: Portrait  
h: Night portrait  
i: Close-up  
1
Press the A button in shooting  
mode and tap C.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
2
3
Tap x Scene auto selector.  
Scene auto selector  
The camera enters scene auto selector scene mode.  
Frame the subject and take a picture.  
The shooting mode icon changes to that of the scene  
mode currently enabled.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and  
exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus  
area glows green.  
3
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down  
to take the picture.  
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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 26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 58).  
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 41) for more information.  
When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically  
selects one (or more) of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.  
C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode  
When the left or bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls, the flash mode (A 34), self-  
timer (A 36), exposure compensation (A 39), image mode (A 43), and touch shooting (A 45,  
50) settings can be changed.  
a (auto; default setting) or c (off) flash mode can be applied (A 34). When a (auto) is applied,  
the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected.  
When c (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.  
Macro mode is disabled. Macro mode is only enabled when the camera selects close-up scene  
mode.  
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.  
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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)  
(A 61) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode.  
b Portrait  
Use this mode for portraits.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
Detection” (A 41) for more information.  
If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the  
camera will be framed by a double border (focus area) and  
the other faces will be framed by a single border. Tap the  
face framed by a single border to change the focus area to  
that face (A 45, 50).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 75).  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye reduction.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.  
c Landscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture saturation.  
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d Sports  
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action  
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the  
frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch  
continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.  
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.  
Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first  
picture in each series.  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the  
current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
Continuous shooting is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the  
shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A 45).  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
e Night portrait  
O
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash  
fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background  
lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject  
and background ambience.  
When the camera detects a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
Detection” (A 41) for more information.  
If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a  
double border (focus area) and the other faces by a single border. Tap the face framed by  
a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 45, 50).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 75).  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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f Party/indoor  
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor  
background lighting.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or  
touch AF/AE (A 50).  
The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye  
reduction. The flash mode setting may automatically switch  
to slow sync with red-eye reduction.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is  
recommended in dark surroundings.  
Z Beach  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit  
expanses of water.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust  
picture brightness.  
z Snow  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust  
picture brightness.  
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h Sunset  
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The default setting for flash mode is c Off.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust  
picture color.  
i Dusk/dawn  
O
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 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture color.  
j Night landscape  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night  
landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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k Close-up  
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close  
range.  
Macro mode (A 38) is enabled and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can  
focus.  
The closest possible shooting distance may vary according  
to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a closer  
distance when F and the zoom indicator glow green and  
the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G (wide-  
angle position). The camera can focus on subjects as close as  
10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out to the maximum  
wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the  
maximum wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom  
position, the camera can focus at a distance of 30 cm (1 ft.).  
Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm  
(1 ft. 8 in.).  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be  
changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture saturation.  
u Food  
Use when taking pictures of food.  
Macro mode (A 38) is enabled and the camera  
automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can  
focus.  
The closest possible shooting distance may vary according  
to the zoom position. The camera can focus at a closer  
distance when F and the zoom indicator glow green and  
the zoom indicator is positioned to the left of G (wide-  
angle position). The camera can focus on subjects as close as  
10 cm (4 in.) to the lens when zoomed out to the maximum  
wide-angle position or when zoomed in one step from the  
maximum wide-angle zoom position. At the G zoom  
position, the camera can focus at a distance of 30 cm (1 ft.).  
Flash is disabled.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be  
changed by the touch shutter (A 45) or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the  
lighting. This adjustment is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
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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. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)  
or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 54).  
BSS (best shot selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A 45).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
m Fireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from a firework.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30)  
always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up.  
n Black and white copy  
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)  
or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
Use macro mode (A 38) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
The default setting for flash mode is c Off.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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A Draw  
Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image. See  
o Backlighting  
Use when light is coming from behind 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. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 45)  
or touch AF/AE (A 50).  
The flash mode setting is fixed at X Fill flash.  
Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 60) to adjust picture brightness.  
p Panorama assist  
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using  
the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 72) for details.  
The default setting for flash mode is c Off.  
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O Pet portrait  
Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When  
the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the  
face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto  
release) three times at the default setting.  
A double border (focus area) is displayed around the  
detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired.  
Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects  
more than one face, the double border is displayed around  
the largest face, and single borders are displayed around the  
others.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway when no pet  
faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the  
center of the frame.  
To change the C Continuous setting used in this mode, tap the bottom tab to display  
the setting controls.  
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Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.  
Continuous (default setting): When the pet portrait auto release function is activated  
and the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter three  
times (continuous shooting speed rate: about 0.7 frames per second when the image  
mode setting is R 4320×3240). When the pet portrait auto release function is  
disabled, up to three pictures can be continuously taken at a rate of about 0.7 frames  
per second while the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode  
setting is R 4320×3240).  
To change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting, tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls.  
-
On (default setting): The shutter is automatically released when the focus is acquired  
on the detected face.  
-
Off: The shutter is released using the shutter-release button or touch shutter (A 45).  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Flash is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 156) does not light up. Shutter sound (A 157) is disabled.  
Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or  
brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera  
from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause it to detect faces other than those  
of dogs or cats.  
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Using the Draw Option  
Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an  
image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480.  
1
2
3
Press the A button in shooting  
mode and tap C.  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
Tap A Draw.  
Draw  
Write a memo or draw pictures.  
Tap I (pen) to write text or draw pictures, and tap J  
(eraser) to erase text or pictures (A 113).  
Draw  
Tap n to display the picture in full-frame playback mode  
and tap n again to enlarge the picture display by 3×.  
Tap A, D, B, or C to change the portion of the  
picture visible in the monitor. Tap o to return to the  
original display size.  
4
5
Tap I.  
Draw  
Tap J, before tapping I, to undo the last operation  
applied using the pen or erase tool (up to the last five  
operations can be undone).  
Tap Yes.  
The memo is saved.  
Save OK?  
To cancel saving the memo, tap No.  
Yes  
No  
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Shooting for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the  
best results.  
1
2
3
Press the A button in shooting  
mode and tap C.  
The scene mode selection screen is  
displayed.  
Shooting mode  
Scene  
Tap p Panorama assist.  
Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the  
direction in which pictures will be joined.  
Panorama assist  
Tap a direction icon.  
Select the direction in which pictures will be joined in the  
completed panorama; right (D), left (C), up (A) or  
down (B).  
A different direction can be selected by tapping a different  
panorama direction icon.  
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Change shooting settings (A 59) before the first picture  
is taken in the next step.  
4
Take the first picture.  
One third of the picture will be displayed as  
translucent.  
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5
Take the next picture.  
Frame the next picture so that one-third of the  
frame overlaps the previous picture and press  
the shutter-release button.  
Repeat this process until the necessary  
number of pictures have been taken to  
complete the scene.  
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6
Tap H when shooting is complete.  
The camera returns to step 3.  
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B Notes on Panorama Assist  
Apply or adjust shooting settings (A 59) before releasing the shutter for the first picture.  
Shooting settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted,  
nor can zoom operate after the first picture has been taken.  
Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 158) initiates standby  
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled  
to a longer setting is recommended.  
D R Indicator  
In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus  
for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first  
picture in each series.  
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that  
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.  
22  
D Panorama Maker 5  
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 134)  
and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 138) to join them in a single panorama.  
D More Information  
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Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
At the default settings, the camera uses the face detection function 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 and tap F.  
Shooting mode  
Smart portrait  
The camera enters smart portrait mode.  
2
Frame a picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double  
border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When  
focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn  
green for a moment and focus is locked.  
1/ 250 F3.2  
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera  
detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the face closest to  
the center of the frame, and single borders around the others.  
Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.  
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer  
(A 77) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.  
Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile  
detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.  
Shooting ends.  
To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer  
to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.  
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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.  
B Notes on Skin Softening Function  
More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening  
function.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may  
be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin  
softening to Off and shoot again.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when Portrait or Night portrait is selected in the  
scene mode.  
Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to  
pictures after they are taken (A 121).  
C Self-timer Lamp  
The self-timer lamp blinks slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and  
it blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released.  
C Releasing the Shutter Manually  
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera focuses on the subject  
at the center of the frame when faces are not detected.  
C Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 158) is activated and the camera turns off  
when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.  
The camera does not detect any faces.  
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A 31) for more information.  
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Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings  
The settings indicated below can be made by tapping the tabs to display the  
setting controls in smart portrait mode.  
Each icon also indicates the current setting.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
1
2
3
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
3
10  
11  
12  
1
2
X Flash mode  
Set the flash mode (A 34) when taking pictures in smart portrait mode.  
n Self-timer  
Set the self-timer (A 36). The self-timer is not available when Smile timer is set to  
3
4
5
p Macro mode  
Macro mode is disabled (A 38).  
o Exposure compensation  
Adjust Exposure compensation (A 39) with shooting in smart portrait mode.  
A Image mode  
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at  
which images are saved (A 43).  
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.  
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6
7
q Touch shutter  
Switch between the touch shutter (A 45) and touch AF/AE (A 50). Both are  
disabled when Smile timer is set to On (A 77).  
e Skin softening  
Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more  
human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones  
before saving the picture.  
The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default  
setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.  
The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting.  
Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
8
y Blink proof  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time  
a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is  
saved.  
If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s  
eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at  
right is displayed for a few seconds.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
When On is selected, the flash is disabled.  
The default setting is Off.  
9
a Smile timer  
On (default setting): The camera uses the face detection function to detect a  
human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is  
detected.  
Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection.  
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.  
10  
11  
12  
Y Wind noise reduction  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording (A 126, 130).  
n Movie AF mode  
Select the autofocus mode during movie recording (A 126, 129).  
D Movie options  
Select the desired movie option when recording movies (A 126, 128).  
C Settings in Smart Portrait Mode  
There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot Be  
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Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted  
function  
Setting  
Description  
Continuous  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is  
(A 54)  
selected, flash is disabled.  
Flash mode  
Blink proof  
(A 77)  
When On is selected, flash is disabled.  
Subject tracking  
(A 48)  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
tracking, self-timer is disabled.  
Self-timer  
Subject tracking  
(A 48)  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
tracking, macro mode is disabled.  
Macro mode  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image  
mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×  
1920 pixels).  
Continuous  
(A 54)  
Image mode  
ISO sensitivity  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO  
sensitivity setting is automatically specified  
according to the brightness.  
Continuous  
(A 54)  
When taking a picture using the self-timer, the  
continuous setting is fixed to Single.  
Self-timer (A 36)  
Continuous  
Touch shutter  
When using the touch shutter function, one  
(A 45)  
picture is taken each time the monitor is tapped.  
Continuous  
(A 54)  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is  
selected, electronic VR is disabled.  
ISO sensitivity  
(A 53)  
When a setting other than Auto is selected for  
ISO sensitivity, electronic VR is disabled.  
Electronic VR  
Blink proof  
(A 77)  
When On is selected, electronic VR is disabled.  
Subject tracking  
When taking a picture using the subject tracking  
(A 48)  
function, Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous  
(A 54)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion  
detection is not enabled.  
Motion detection  
Blink warning  
ISO sensitivity  
(A 53)  
When a setting other than Auto is selected for  
ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous  
(A 54)  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is  
selected, Blink warning is disabled.  
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Restricted  
function  
Setting  
Description  
Continuous  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is  
(A 54)  
not available.  
Digital zoom  
Subject tracking  
When the touch shooting is set to Subject  
(A 48)  
tracking, digital zoom is disabled.  
C Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode  
The restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 40). See the following pages for details on  
the functions available in each shooting mode:  
A (auto) mode A 42  
Scene mode A 59  
Smart portrait mode A 76  
D More Information  
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More on Playback  
Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode  
Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode  
and display pictures that have been taken (A 32).  
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The following operations are available in full-frame  
playback mode.  
4
4
To  
Use  
Description  
Drag the picture to the right to display the  
A
Select a picture  
previous picture and to the left to display the 32  
next picture.  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display  
4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.  
View thumbnails  
Playback zoom  
Playback movies  
f (h)  
g (i)  
R
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge  
the picture up to 10×.  
Tap to return to full-frame playback mode.  
H
Tap R to play back the movie currently  
displayed.  
Set the picture  
rating/play back  
pictures by rating  
Right tab Apply a rating of one to five to each picture  
(P) or play back pictures by rating.  
Make playback  
settings  
Bottom Tap the bottom tab to specify the playback  
tab  
settings and edit pictures.  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu and change to favorite 85  
pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode.  
Switch to another  
playback mode  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Pictures  
Picture orientation can be changed using Rotate image (A 107) after pictures are taken.  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 80) to display pictures in “contact  
sheets” of thumbnail images.  
10  
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
increase the number of the picture  
thumbnails displayed: 4 9 16.  
Increase the number  
of pictures displayed  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease  
the number of picture thumbnails displayed:  
16 9 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i)  
in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to  
full-frame playback mode.  
Decrease the  
number of pictures  
displayed  
g (i)  
Tap B or C. It is also possible to scroll  
Scroll display  
Bor C through the thumbnails by dragging your  
finger up or down across the monitor.  
Switch to full-frame  
playback mode  
Tap a picture.  
Set the picture  
rating/play back  
pictures by rating  
Right tab Apply a rating of one to five to each picture  
(P)  
or play back pictures by rating.  
Tap the bottom tab, and Delete, Slide show,  
Protect, or Print order settings can be  
enabled.  
Make playback  
settings  
Bottom  
tab  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display  
Pictures with ratings (A 99) and protected  
10  
pictures (A 101) are displayed with the icons  
shown at right. Movies are displayed as film  
frames.  
Protect icon  
Rating setting  
icon  
1
Film frames  
C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode  
When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 86),  
the favorite pictures icon is displayed in the monitor.  
2
When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 93), the  
pictures’ category icon is displayed in the monitor.  
3
82  
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 80) 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.  
×
3.0  
To  
Zoom in  
Use  
Description  
A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.  
g (i)  
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to f (h). When the magnification  
ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Zoom out  
f (h)  
Change the  
display area  
The area of the picture currently displayed can  
be changed by dragging the picture.  
Delete pictures  
Tap E to delete the picture.  
E
H
Switch to full-  
frame playback  
Tap H to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap G to crop current picture to contain only  
the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop picture  
G
b
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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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 41) or pet detection (A 70) function,  
the picture is enlarged with the detected face at the  
center of the monitor except pictures taken using  
Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16, or the subject  
tracking function.  
×
2.0  
If more than one face was detected, the picture will be enlarged with the face  
on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Tap M or N to  
display other detected faces.  
When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio,  
the center of the picture, rather than the face, is displayed at the center of the  
monitor (normal playback zoom display).  
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Selecting Playback Mode  
Following playback modes can be selected.  
c
h
F
Playback mode  
Play back all pictures.  
Favorite pictures mode  
Play back pictures added to an album.  
Auto sort mode  
Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with  
shooting.  
C
List by date mode  
Play back pictures taken on the selected date.  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode.  
The playback mode selection menu is  
displayed.  
2
Tap the desired playback mode icon.  
Playback mode  
Play  
The camera enters the selected playback mode.  
To return to the current playback mode, press the c  
button.  
85  
   
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted 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.  
A single picture can be added to multiple albums.  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Pictures can be added to albums and sorted.  
1
2
Display pictures in playback mode (A 32), auto sort mode (A 93), or  
list by date mode (A 96).  
Select a picture and tap the bottom tab.  
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Display a picture in full-frame playback mode and tap the  
bottom tab.  
4
4
3
4
Tap h.  
The albums selection screen is displayed.  
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
The picture is added to the album and monitor display  
returns to full-frame playback mode.  
To add the same picture to other albums, repeat the  
procedure from step 1 or 2.  
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B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures  
An album can contain up to 200 pictures.  
Movies cannot be added to albums.  
If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the album icon turns yellow.  
When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the  
folder (A 174) to which they were originally recorded (A 92).  
D More Information  
87  
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
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, just as with normal playback mode, picture display  
can be enlarged, or pictures can be displayed as thumbnails. When the bottom  
tab is tapped to display the setting controls, settings can be made and editing  
can be performed on pictures sorted to the specified album (A 98).  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode and tap h.  
Playback mode  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
The pictures in the selected album will be displayed in  
full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the current album is displayed on the screen.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different album.  
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4
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Removing Pictures from Albums  
To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the  
procedures described below.  
Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step  
2 in favorite pictures mode (A 88), tap the bottom  
tab to display the setting controls, and then tap h.  
The confirmation dialog is displayed.  
Tap Yes to remove the picture from the album. To  
exit without removing the picture, tap No.  
Remove this picture from  
favorites?  
Yes  
No  
B Note on Deleting Pictures in Favorite Pictures Mode  
Note that deleting a picture in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album,  
but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently  
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Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode  
The following operations are available in the album list screen shown in step 2 on  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Change the album  
icon  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls, and tap K.  
K
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the album  
selection screen is displayed. Select the  
Delete all pictures in  
the selected album  
c
desired album and tap  
.
I
Change playback  
mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums  
The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures  
included in the album.  
1
2
3
4
Press the c button in playback  
mode and tap h.  
Playback mode  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
Tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls and tap K.  
Favorite pictures  
Tap the desired folder.  
Choose icon  
The album icon and icon color selection screen is  
displayed.  
Tap the desired icon to be assigned to an  
album, tap or drag the slider to select the  
icon’s color, and tap I.  
Choose icon  
The icon is modified and the monitor display returns to  
the list of albums.  
Tap J to return to the album selection screen without  
changing settings.  
B Notes on Icons for Albums  
Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.  
To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the  
memory card from the camera.  
The default setting for icons are numbers.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
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 174). 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. Note that deleting a picture (A 33, 90) played back in favorite pictures  
mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the  
internal memory or memory card permanently.  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Album 1  
Internal memory/memory card  
0001.JPG  
0003.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0004.JPG  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Adds file names  
Album 2  
Adds file names  
0001.JPG  
0004.JPG  
Favorites Picture Playback  
0001.JPG  
Album 1  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
References  
files  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Internal  
memory/  
memory card  
Playback  
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Image Searching 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  
O Pet portrait  
W Other scenes  
V Dusk to dawn  
D Movie  
D Close-ups  
M Retouched copies  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display  
can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, and movies can be  
played back. When the bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls,  
settings can be made and editing can be performed on pictures sorted to the  
specified category (A 98).  
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode and tap F.  
Playback mode  
Auto sort  
A list of categories is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired category.  
Auto sort  
For more information on categories, see “Auto Sort Mode  
Other scenes  
A picture sorted to the selected category will be  
displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the category currently selected is displayed.  
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different category.  
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4
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Category  
Description  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 74) with the smile  
timer setting set to On.  
Z Smile  
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A 26) with the face detection  
function (A 41). Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*,  
Party/indoor, and Backlighting* scene modes (A 58).  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A 74) with the smile  
timer setting set to Off.  
D Portraits  
u Food  
Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A 58).  
U Landscape  
Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A 58).  
Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, and  
Fireworks show scene modes (A 58).  
V Dusk to dawn  
Pictures taken in A (auto) mode with the macro mode setting  
D Close-ups  
Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A 58).  
O Pet portrait  
D Movie  
Pictures taken in Pet portrait scene mode (A 58).  
Movies (A 126).  
M Retouched copies  
Copies created using editing functions (A 110).  
All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories  
described above.  
W Other scenes  
* Pictures taken in scene auto selector scene mode (A 61) are also sorted to the  
appropriate categories.  
B Notes on Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999  
pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies  
cannot be sorted to that category or displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies that  
could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A 32) or list by date mode (A 96).  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A 167),  
cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4100 cannot be displayed in  
auto sort mode.  
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Operations in Auto Sort Mode  
The following operations are available on the auto sort mode category list screen  
shown in step 2 on page 93.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the category  
selection screen is displayed. Select the desired  
category and tap I.  
Delete all pictures  
in the selected  
category  
c
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode)  
In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on a same date can be played back.  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display  
can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed as thumbnails, and movies can be  
played back. When the bottom tab is tapped to display the setting controls,  
settings can be made and editing can be performed on pictures taken on a  
specific day (A 98).  
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode and tap C.  
Playback mode  
List by date  
Dates for which pictures exist are listed.  
2
Tap the desired date.  
List by date  
To change the displayed month, tap C or D.  
13  
15  
The first picture taken on the selected date will be  
displayed full-frame.  
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Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select a different date.  
4
4
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode.  
Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on  
January 1, 2011.  
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Selecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode)  
Operations in List by Date Mode  
The following operations are available in the list by date screen shown in step 2 on  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Change the  
month  
C or D Tap C or D.  
When the bottom tab is tapped to display the  
setting controls, and c is tapped, the date  
selection screen is displayed. Select the desired  
date and tap I.  
Delete all pictures  
in the selected  
date  
c
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
b
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the A button, b (e movie-record)  
button, or shutter-release button.  
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Playback Options  
To adjust picture settings or edit pictures, tap the tab in full-frame playback mode  
to display the setting controls.  
The controls available and monitor display vary depending upon the current  
picture and camera settings.  
Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.  
Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.  
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Rating* ................................................................99  
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d Protect*...................................................101  
h Add pictures to albums (except in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................86  
Remove pictures from albums (in  
favorite pictures mode) ...................89  
a DPOF print order*.............................103  
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Voice memo.........................................108  
M Retouch...................................................110  
f Rotate image.......................................107  
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c Delete* .......................................................33  
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U Paint..........................................................112  
b Slide show*........................................... 100  
* This function can also be performed in thumbnail playback mode. If the camera is switched  
to thumbnail playback mode while pictures are played back in favorite pictures, auto sort,  
or list by date mode, this function can be performed only on the pictures sorted to the  
selected folder, category or date.  
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Setting the Picture Rating  
A rating of one to five can be assigned to each picture. It is also possible to play  
back only the pictures that have been assigned a specific rating.  
1
Tap the right tab in full-frame playback (A 80)  
or thumbnail playback (A 81) mode.  
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See ”Operating the Tabs” (A 14) for more information.  
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2
Drag and drop (A 8) the desired rating icon  
onto the picture.  
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4
3
2
1
0
Rating is applied.  
Drag and drop another icon to change the rating.  
Drag and drop L to cancel the rating.  
A picture’s rating can be confirmed by the number of  
shown in full-frame playback mode.  
Playing Back Pictures by Rating  
1
Tap the right tab in full-frame playback (A 80)  
or thumbnail playback (A 81) mode.  
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2
Tap a rating icon to display the pictures with  
that rating.  
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4
3
2
1
0
The icon of the tapped rating turns yellow, and only the  
pictures assigned with the selected rating are displayed.  
Multiple ratings can be selected.  
To stop displaying pictures of a selected rating, tap the icon  
of the rating to deselect it.  
To stop playback by rating, deselect all ratings.  
B Notes on the Rating  
Each rating can be applied to a maximum of 999 pictures.  
Rating cannot be applied to movies.  
The ratings applied on the COOLPIX S4100 are not recognized by your computer.  
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b Enjoying Slide Show  
Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one  
in an automated “slide show.”  
1
Tap the bottom tab in playback mode to  
display the setting controls, and tap b.  
2
Tap Start.  
Slide show  
Start  
To change the effect, tap Effects before selecting Start,  
and select from Classic, Zoom, or Animated.  
Eects  
To change the interval between pictures, tap Frame  
intvl and select the desired interval before tapping Start.  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
To repeat the slide show automatically, tap Loop before  
tapping Start. A check mark (w) will be added to the  
loop option when enabled.  
To exit without playing back pictures in a slide show, tap J.  
3
The slide show begins.  
Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the  
bottom of the screen.  
Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the  
corresponding operation. The following operations are  
available.  
To  
Tap  
O
P
Description  
Rewind  
Tap and hold O to rewind slide show.  
Advance  
Tap and hold P to advance slide show.  
Pause playback.  
Pause  
End  
To resume playback, tap R displayed at the  
center of the screen.  
Q
S
End slide show.  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies included in slide shows is displayed.  
Even when Loop is selected, the slide show will only be played for a maximum of 30 minutes  
(A 158).  
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d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Protected pictures are  
recognized by the s icon (A 12) in playback mode.  
Protecting One Picture  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture to be protected in  
full-frame playback mode and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap d.  
Tap On.  
Protect  
The selected picture is protected.  
To exit without protecting pictures, tap J.  
On  
Off  
B Note on Protecting Pictures  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete  
protected files (A 159).  
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d Protecting Important Pictures (Protect)  
Protecting Multiple Pictures  
Multiple pictures can be protected at a time.  
1
2
3
Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 81),  
tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
controls, and tap d.  
10  
The monitor display switches to the Protect screen.  
Tap the desired pictures to be protected.  
Protect  
When a picture is selected, a check mark is displayed. To  
cancel the selection, tap the picture again.  
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f  
(h) to change the number of pictures displayed.  
Tap I.  
Protect  
The selected pictures are protected.  
To exit without protecting pictures, tap J.  
Removing Protection from Pictures  
To remove protection from a picture, display a protected picture in full-frame  
playback mode, follow the procedure in “Protecting One Picture” (A 101), and  
tap Off in step 3.  
To remove protection from multiple pictures at a time, uncheck protected  
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a Creating a DPOF 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 190) printer’s card slot  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A 190) printer (A 140). A  
print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the  
memory card is removed from the camera  
Creating a Print Order for One Picture  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode and tap the bottom tab.  
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4
Tap a.  
Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine)  
and tap I.  
Print order  
To exit without making the print order setting, tap J.  
If the total number of pictures in a print order, including  
pictures just added, exceeds 99, the screen shown at  
right will be displayed.  
Print order  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
other images?  
-
Tap Yes to remove pictures previously added from the  
print order and restrict the print order to pictures just  
marked.  
Yes  
Cancel  
-
Tap Cancel to remove the pictures just added from the  
print order and restrict the print order to pictures  
previously marked.  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order  
4
Choose whether or not to print shooting date  
and photo information.  
Print order  
Date  
Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
Info  
shooting date on the picture.  
Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on  
the picture.  
Tap I to complete the print order.  
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w  
icon displayed with playback.  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order  
Creating a Print Order for Multiple Pictures  
1
Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A 81),  
tap the bottom tab to display the setting  
10  
controls, and tap a.  
The monitor display switches to the print order setting  
screen.  
2
Tap the desired pictures to print (up to 99)  
and tap A or B at the upper left in the  
monitor to specify the number of copies (up  
to nine) for each.  
Print selection  
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number  
of copies to be printed. If no copies have been specified  
for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g or f to change the number of pictures  
displayed.  
Tap n to remove print markings from all pictures and cancel the print order.  
Tap I when setting is complete.  
3
Choose whether or not to print shooting date  
and photo information.  
Print order  
Date  
Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
Info  
shooting date on all pictures in the print order.  
Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the  
photo information (shutter speed and aperture value) on  
all pictures in the print order.  
Tap I to complete the print order.  
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a Creating a DPOF Print Order  
Canceling Print Order  
To remove a print marking from a picture, display a picture selected for printing  
in full-frame playback mode, follow the procedure in “Creating a Print Order for  
One Picture” (A 103), and tap “0” in step 3.  
To remove print markings from multiple pictures at a time, remove the print  
markings of the desired pictures in step 2 of “Creating a Print Order for Multiple  
Pictures” (A 105). Tap n to remove print markings from all pictures.  
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 printer (A 190) that 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 145).  
Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.  
The date printed is that recorded when the picture was taken.  
Changing the Date and time and Time zone settings using the  
Time zone and date option in the setup menu after a picture  
has been taken has no effect on the date printed on the picture.  
15.05.2011  
D Print Date  
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Print date option (A 153) in  
the setup menu, pictures are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the picture when  
they are taken. Pictures with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not  
support printing of the date on pictures.  
Only the date and time imprinted on pictures using the Print date option will be printed, even if  
the date print option is enabled in the Print order menu.  
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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.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in the full-frame playback  
mode (A 80), tap the bottom tab to display  
the setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap f.  
Retouch  
Rotate image  
The rotate image screen is displayed.  
Tap J or I.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
J
I
I
J
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
The picture rotates 90 degrees.  
Tap I to finalize display orientation and save the orientation information with the  
picture.  
To exit without rotating image, tap J.  
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E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback  
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.  
Recording Voice Memos  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A 80) and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap E.  
The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.  
Tap W to record a voice memo.  
Recording ends after about 20 seconds.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
To exit without recording voice memos, tap J.  
20s  
During recording, o blinks in the monitor.  
Recording ends when S is tapped during recording.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is  
displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of “Playing Voice  
15s  
D More Information  
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E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback  
Playing Voice Memos  
Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full-  
frame playback mode.  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A 80) and tap the bottom  
tab.  
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4
Tap E.  
The voice memo playback screen is displayed.  
Tap R to play the voice memo.  
Tap S to stop playback.  
Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume.  
f blinks during playback.  
To exit without playing voice memos, tap J.  
6s  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Tap E in step 3 of ”Playing Voice Memos”. Tap Yes to  
delete only the voice memo.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo  
can be recorded.  
The COOLPIX S4100 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or  
model of digital camera.  
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Editing Pictures  
Editing Functions  
Use the COOLPIX S4100 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files  
(A 174). The editing functions described below are available.  
Editing function  
Description  
Paint (A 112)  
Draw on pictures, or add decorations, to pictures.  
Quick retouch  
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation  
have been enhanced.  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (A 116)  
Stretch the current picture horizontally to make the subject  
appear thinner or wider.  
Stretch (A 117)  
Adjust the perspective of pictures taken in landscape orientation.  
Apply perspective control similar to that available with shift  
lenses. This option is suited to pictures of buildings or  
architecture.  
Perspective control  
Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects  
Filter effects (A 119) are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen,  
Fisheye, and Miniature effect.  
Glamour retouch  
Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller with  
larger eyes.  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture (A 123)  
Crop a portion of the picture. Use to zoom in on a subject or  
arrange a composition.  
Crop (A 124)  
See page 107 for the rotate image function for more information.  
B Notes on Picture Editing  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43) of P 4224×2376 cannot be edited.  
The editing functions of COOLPIX S4100 cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or  
model of digital cameras.  
If no face is detected in a picture, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function  
(A 121).  
Edited copies created with COOLPIX S4100 may not be displayed properly on a different model of  
digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using a different 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 to store the edited copies.  
Images created in draw scene mode (A 71) can only be edited with the paint, small picture, or  
crop function.  
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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  
Paint  
Editing function to add  
The paint, small picture, or crop function can be added.  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Stretch  
Perspective control  
Filter effects  
The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be  
added.  
Glamour retouch  
The editing functions other than glamour retouch can be added.  
Another editing function cannot be added.  
Small picture  
Another editing function cannot be added. However, the paint  
function can be applied to cropped copies saved at an image size of  
640 × 480 pixels or larger.  
Crop  
Copies created with editing functions other than the paint function cannot be further edited with  
the same function used to create them.  
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small  
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.  
Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to  
pictures taken with the skin softening function (A 77).  
D Original and Edited Pictures  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted when the original pictures are deleted. The  
original pictures are not deleted when copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.  
The rating settings (A 99), protect settings (A 101), and print markings (A 103) of the original  
image are not applied to edited copies.  
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Picture Editing  
U Paint  
Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration can also be added.  
Painted copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap U.  
Undo  
Use the I, J, K, and L tools to paint  
pictures.  
Pen  
For more information about using each tool, see “Write  
Tap n to display the picture in full-frame playback mode  
and tap n again to enlarge the picture display by 3×.  
Tap  
,
,
, or  
to change the portion of the  
A D B  
C
picture visible in the monitor. Tap o to return to the  
original display size.  
Frame  
Decoration  
Eraser  
Pen  
Tap J to undo the last operation applied using the pen,  
eraser, or decoration tool (up to the last five operations  
can be undone).  
3
Tap I.  
Frame  
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Picture Editing  
4
Tap Yes.  
A new, painted copy is created.  
Save OK?  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43) of  
M 2048×1536 or larger are saved at a size of 2048 ×  
1536 and pictures taken at N 1024×768 or O 640×480  
are saved at a size of 640 × 480.  
Yes  
No  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Painted copies can be recognized by the d icon displayed during playback.  
Using the Paint Tools  
Write and Draw on Pictures  
Pen  
Tap I to write or draw on pictures.  
To change the pens’ color or thickness, tap the bottom  
tab to display the screen shown at right.  
Tap or drag the pen’s color slider to select pen’s  
color.  
Pen’s  
color  
Pen’s  
thickness  
Tap the pen’s thickness slider to select pen’s  
thickness.  
Erase Paint Tool Additions  
Eraser  
Tap J to erase additions to pictures using the paint or  
decoration tool.  
To change the eraser’s size, tap the bottom tab to  
display the screen shown at right.  
Tap the eraser’s size slider to select the size of the  
eraser.  
Eraser’s size  
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Picture Editing  
Add Decorations  
Decoration type  
Tap K to add a decoration.  
To change the decoration type or size, tap the bottom  
tab to display the screen shown at right.  
Decoration  
Decoration type can be selected from 14 types.  
Tap the decoration size slider to select the  
decoration size.  
When f is selected for the decoration type, f (day,  
month, year) and S (day, month, year, time) options  
are available.  
Decoration size  
Add a Frame  
Frame  
Tap L to add a frame around the picture.  
Tap C or D to display seven different frames one  
at a time. Tap I to select a frame.  
B Notes on Shooting Date Decoration  
When the shooting date decoration is added to pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43)  
of O 640×480, the shooting date may be difficult to read. Set Image mode to N 1024×768 or  
larger when shooting.  
The date added with the shooting date decoration uses the Date format setting selected in the  
setup menu’s Time zone and date item (A 149).  
The date and time added with the shooting date decoration are the date and time at which the  
picture was taken. These cannot be changed.  
D More Information  
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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. Copies created with the quick retouch function  
are stored as separate files.  
1
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
2
Tap k.  
Retouch  
Quick retouch  
The screen for selecting the degree of enhancement is  
displayed.  
3
4
Choose the degree of enhancement  
performed and tap I.  
Quick retouch  
Tap Yes.  
A new retouched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the quick retouch option can be  
recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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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 a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
2
Tap I.  
Retouch  
D-Lighting  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
3
4
Tap I.  
D-Lighting  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the D-Lighting function can be  
recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
P Stretch: Stretching Pictures  
Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
4
5
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap P.  
Retouch  
Stretch  
Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the  
bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect.  
Stretch  
Tap I.  
Stretch  
Tap Yes.  
A new, stretched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Stretched copies can be recognized by the r icon  
displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective  
Adjust the sense of perspective in the picture taken in landscape orientation.  
Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap O.  
Retouch  
Perspective control  
Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the  
bottom of the screen to adjust perspective  
control.  
Perspective control  
4
5
Tap I.  
Perspective control  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using the perspective control function can  
be recognized by the q icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
i Filter Effects (Digital Filter)  
Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects are Color  
options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye, or Miniature effect.  
New copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap i.  
Retouch  
Filter effects  
Tap C or D to select the type of the effects.  
Color options  
Type  
Description  
Modify color tones.  
Select option from o (vivid color),  
Color options  
p (black-and-white), q (sepia), or  
r (cyanotype), and tap I.  
Color options  
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Picture Editing  
Type  
Description  
Give the picture a soft look by  
Soft  
blurring the area surrounding the  
point that is tapped.  
Tap the monitor, select the degree  
of effects, and tap I.  
Soft  
Keep one specified color in the picture, and change the other colors  
to black and white.  
Selective color  
Tap the color slider displayed on the screen to select the color to  
keep, and tap I.  
Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright  
objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. This effect is  
suitable for night scenes.  
Cross screen  
Fisheye  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
Make a picture look as if it were taken with a fisheye lens. This effect  
is well-suited for pictures taken in macro mode.  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
Make a picture look like a miniature scene taken in macro mode. This  
effect is well-suited for pictures taken from a high vantage point  
with the main subject at the center of the picture.  
Miniature  
effect  
Confirm the degree of enhancement, and tap I.  
A confirmation screen for saving the edited copy is displayed.  
Tap J to return to the retouch menu without making any changes.  
4
Tap Yes in the confirmation dialog.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
Save OK?  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Copies created using the filter effects function can be  
recognized by the i icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
j Glamour Retouch  
Glamour retouch can be used to soften the skin tone of faces detected in a picture  
and make the faces look smaller with larger eyes. New copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap j.  
Retouch  
Glamour retouch  
Tap e (skin softening) or k (both).  
e: Soften facial skin tones.  
Glamour retouch  
k: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller, and  
make eyes look larger.  
The preview screen is displayed.  
4
Preview the result of the effects.  
Preview  
Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to  
the center of the frame, are softened.  
Tap Before or After to view the picture with or without  
the effects.  
Before  
After  
If more than one face was retouched, tap M or N to  
display a different face.  
To change the effect, tap J to return to step 3.  
Tap I to display the confirmation dialog for saving the new copy.  
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Picture Editing  
5
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using the glamour retouch function can be  
recognized by the j icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Glamour Retouch  
If no faces are detected in the picture, the glamour retouch function cannot be used.  
The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which  
the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the picture.  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures  
Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies  
for display on Web pages or 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
2
3
4
Select a picture in full-frame playback mode  
(A 80), tap the bottom tab to display the  
setting controls, and tap M.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
Tap g.  
Retouch  
Small picture  
Tap the desired small copy size control and  
tap I.  
Small picture  
320×240  
Tap Yes.  
A new, small copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.  
Create small picture file?  
Yes  
No  
D More Information  
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Picture Editing  
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is  
displayed with playback zoom (A 83) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 80) 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. The cropped  
picture will be displayed in landscape orientation.  
To crop the picture in its current “tall” (portrait) orientation, first rotate the picture  
(A 107) so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the picture for  
cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back to “tall” (portrait)  
orientation.  
2
3
4
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the  
zoom ratio.  
Drag the picture so that only the portion to be copied is  
visible in the monitor.  
×
3.0  
Tap G.  
×
3.0  
Tap Yes.  
A cropped copy is created.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Copies created using the crop function can be  
recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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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, and the small picture icon m is displayed on the top of the screen in full-frame playback  
mode.  
D More Information  
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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 129).  
When no memory card is inserted (when recording in the internal memory),  
Movie options (A 128) is set to y VGA (640×480) by default. N HD  
720p (1280×720) cannot be selected.  
1
Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in  
shooting mode.  
Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A 40).  
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2
Press the b (e movie-record)  
button to start movie recording.  
Recording begins after the monitor turns off  
briefly.  
The camera focuses at the center of the  
frame. Focus areas are not displayed during  
recording.  
When the Shooting option in Monitor settings  
(A 152) in the setup menu is set to View/hide movie  
frame, a frame indicating the area captured in the  
recorded movie can be displayed before recording starts.  
When N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) is  
selected for Movie options (A 128), monitor display  
changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 with movie recording  
(the area indicated at right is recorded).  
10s  
The approximate remaining movie length is displayed during recording.  
Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie length has been recorded.  
3
Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.  
B Note on 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 before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card while movies are being  
saved could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.  
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Recording Movies  
B Recording Movies  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (A 173). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower  
Speed Class ratings are used.  
When Electronic VR 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.  
Rotate the zoom control during recording to enable digital zoom. Subjects can be magnified up to  
4× the optical zoom ratio applied before movie recording began.  
There are some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. When recording ends,  
digital zoom is disabled.  
In some cases, movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera, such as the sounds  
produced by the zoom control operation, the movement of the lens during autofocus, or the  
aperture control when the brightness changes.  
Smear (A 171) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies.  
Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording  
movies is recommended.  
When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moiré) may  
appear on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or  
windows in a building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon  
occurs when the subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate  
a malfunction.  
B Notes on Autofocus for Movie Recording  
When A Single AF (default setting) is selected for Movie AF mode, focus is locked by pressing  
the b (e movie-record) button to start recording (A 129).  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Set Movie AF mode to A Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording.  
2. Frame a different 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.  
C Functions Available with Movie Recording  
Current exposure compensation setting, white balance setting specified for A (auto) mode, and  
the scene effect adjustment slider specified for scene mode setting are also applied with movie  
recording. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera can be  
recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.  
The self-timer (A 36) can be used. When the b (e movie-record) button is pressed after the  
self-timer is enabled, the camera focuses at the center of the frame and starts movie recording  
after the specified two or ten seconds.  
The flash will not fire.  
The Movie options, Movie AF mode, or Wind noise reduction setting can be made before  
starting movie recording (A 128).  
To reduce the effects of camera shake, enable electronic VR by setting Electronic VR (A 154) to  
Auto in the setup menu.  
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Recording Movies  
Changing the Movie Recording Settings  
The movie settings described below can be made. Apply the settings before  
starting movie recording.  
D
Movie options  
Select the desired movie option for recording movies.  
Movie AF mode  
n
Y
Choose how the camera focuses when recording movies.  
Wind noise reduction  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.  
D Movie Options  
In the shooting screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 14) M D Movie options  
Select the desired movie option to record.  
Option  
Description  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option is  
suited to playback on a wide screen TV.  
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
(default setting*)  
Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
y VGA (640×480)  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.  
z QVGA (320×240)  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
* When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is y VGA (640×480).  
The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options.  
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Recording Movies  
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
2
Internal memory  
Memory card  
Option  
(approx.20 MB)  
(4 GB)  
1
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
y VGA (640×480)  
15 min  
13 s  
43 s  
45 min  
z QVGA (320×240)  
2 h 45 min  
All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card.  
1
2
N HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when recording in the internal memory.  
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 enough free space on the memory card for a  
longer movie. The maximum movie length that can be recorded for a single movie is  
displayed during recording.  
D More Information  
n Movie AF Mode  
In the shooting screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 14) M n Movie AF mode  
Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies.  
Option  
Description  
Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed  
to start recording.  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
the subject will remain fairly consistent.  
Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
the subject will change.  
B Full-time AF  
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with  
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.  
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Recording Movies  
Y Wind Noise Reduction  
In the shooting screen M Tap the bottom tab (A 14) M Y Wind noise reduction  
Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.  
Option  
Description  
Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the  
microphone. Suitable for recording in strong winds. During  
playback, not only wind noise, but other sounds may also  
become difficult to hear.  
o On  
p Off  
(default setting)  
Wind noise is not reduced.  
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Movie Playback  
In full-frame playback mode (A 80), movies are  
recognized by R icon. Tap R to play a movie.  
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15 05 2011 15 30  
0010.AVI  
To adjust the volume before playback, tap the bottom  
tab to display the setting controls and tap i.  
17s  
Tap the monitor during playback to display the  
During playback  
playback control panel at the bottom in the monitor.  
Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding  
operation. The operations described below are  
available.  
9s  
To  
Adjust  
volume  
Use  
Description  
X
Tap X to adjust volume.  
Rewind  
O
P
Touch and hold O to rewind movie.  
Touch and hold P to advance movie.  
Tap Q to pause playback.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused.  
Advance  
Pause  
Tap U to rewind movie one frame. Touch and hold U  
for continuous rewinding.  
U
Q
S
Tap V to advance movie one frame. Touch and hold V  
for continuous advancing.  
V
Tap R displayed at the center of the screen to resume  
playback.  
R
Tap S to end movie playback and return to full-frame playback  
mode.  
End  
B Movie Playback  
Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4100 cannot be played back.  
C Deleting Movie  
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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 full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television.  
1
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.  
Be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when  
connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the audio/video  
cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.  
Yellow White  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the documentation provided with your television for details.  
Hold down the c button to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode and pictures are  
displayed on the television.  
The camera monitor turns off when pictures are  
displayed on the television.  
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Connecting to a TV  
Operations with TV Connection  
While pictures are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next picture can  
be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor.  
When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by  
holding your finger on the camera monitor and removing it after about one  
second.  
Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the picture in the  
camera monitor. When pictures are displayed in the camera monitor, tap the  
controls displayed to operate the camera.  
Pictures cannot be cropped.  
Pictures will be automatically displayed on the TV in the following situations.  
-
-
-
No operations are performed for a few seconds.  
A slide show is played back.  
A movie is played back.  
B Video Mode  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.  
Specify the Video mode setting (A 160) in the setup menu (A 146).  
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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  
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.  
ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that  
were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed  
and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.  
Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single  
panorama image.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate,  
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service  
Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.5)  
For information on the requirements for playing back high-definition movies, refer  
to “System Requirements” in the ViewNX 2 help information (A 138).  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
B Note on Computer Connection  
Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous  
connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation  
malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory  
card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer, use a battery with a sufficient amount of charge  
remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default  
setting) selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu, the battery inserted into  
the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer (A 139, 161).  
If the AC Adapter EH-62G (A 172) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4100 can be powered  
from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the  
camera to overheat or malfunction.  
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.  
.
The camera is automatically turned on and the power-on  
lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
4
Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed  
on the computer.  
Windows 7  
When the Devices and Printers K S4100 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 S4100 screen.  
Windows Vista  
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2.  
Windows XP  
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File,  
and click OK.  
Mac OS X  
Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the  
computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2  
was first installed.  
If charge for the battery inserted into the camera is low, the computer may not  
recognize the camera. If the camera is not recognized, images will not be transferred.  
When battery charging starts automatically using power supplied by the computer,  
wait until battery charge has reached a sufficient level to begin transfer.  
If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for  
Nikon Transfer 2 to start.  
5
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options  
Source panel and click Start Transfer.  
Source device  
Start Transfer  
button  
Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default  
setting of ViewNX 2).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting)  
and transferred images are displayed.  
For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information  
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.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the  
computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable.  
B Charging the Battery  
The charge lamp slowly blinks green while the battery inserted into the camera is charging (A 139).  
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Connecting to a Computer  
C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-  
available Card Reader  
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.  
To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the  
procedure from step 4 (A 136).  
To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a  
memory card using the camera (A 167).  
D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually  
Windows  
Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2.  
Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.  
Mac OS X  
Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and  
then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start  
ViewNX 2.  
D Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually  
To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the  
screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu.  
D For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2  
For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select  
ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5  
Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A 72) to create a single  
panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.  
Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.  
After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.  
Windows  
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.  
Mac OS X  
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.  
For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help  
information contained in Panorama Maker 5.  
D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Charging While Connecting to a Computer  
When the Charge by computer option (A 161) in the camera’s setup menu is  
set to Auto (default setting), if the camera is connected to a computer using the  
USB cable, the battery inserted into the camera can be automatically charged  
depending on the ability of the computer to supply power.  
Camera to a Computer” (A 135) for more information on connecting the camera  
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.  
Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking  
(green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the  
battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C  
(41°F to 95°F).  
A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty.  
Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery.  
Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power.  
Reboot the computer.  
The battery cannot be charged as computer’s specifications or  
settings does not support power supply to the camera.  
Flickers (green)  
B 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 22). If the  
camera’s clock battery (A 150) 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. In this case,  
use the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (A 18) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date  
and time.  
If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.  
If a computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may be turned  
off.  
When disconnecting the camera from a computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
It may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using  
the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the  
battery is charging.  
When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as  
Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of  
charging the battery, exit the application.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes  
after the battery has finished charging.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be  
impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 190) printers can connect the camera directly  
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures  
below to print pictures.  
Take pictures  
Select pictures for printing and  
number of copies using Print  
order option (A 103)  
Connect to printer (A 141)  
Print pictures one at a  
Print multiple pictures (A 143)  
time (A 142)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Note on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4100 can be powered from an  
electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to  
overheat or malfunction.  
D Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing  
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing  
pictures:  
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each to the memory  
card using the Print order menu (A 103).  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
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.  
When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen  
(
) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by  
1
the Print selection screen ( ).  
2
1
2
Print selection  
B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (A 161)  
in the camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 141), follow the  
procedure described below to print a picture.  
1
2
Tap B or C to choose the desired picture and  
tap I.  
Print selection  
Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to  
9-thumbnail display. Tap n or rotate the zoom control to  
g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.  
Tap Copies.  
PictBridge  
001 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
3
4
Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine).  
Copies  
Tap Paper size.  
PictBridge  
004 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
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Connecting to a Printer  
5
6
7
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
Default  
Tap B or C to display additional options.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
100×150 mm  
Tap Start print.  
PictBridge  
004 prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
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,  
tap Cancel.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 141), follow the  
procedure described below to print multiple pictures.  
1
When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
tap F.  
Print selection  
4
4
The Print menu screen is displayed.  
2
Tap Paper size.  
Print menu  
To exit the print menu, tap J.  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
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Connecting to a Printer  
3
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
Default  
Tap B or C to display additional options.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
3.5×5 in.  
Default in the paper size option.  
5×7 in.  
100×150 mm  
4
Tap Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
Tap the desired picture and tap A or B at  
the upper left in the monitor to specify the  
number of copies to be printed.  
Pictures selected for printing can be  
recognized by the check mark (y) and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to  
be printed. If no copies have been specified  
for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail  
display.  
Tap  
Tap  
to cancel the selection of all pictures.  
when setting is complete.  
n
I
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel  
to return to the print menu.  
Print selection  
010 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Print all images  
One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory  
card, is printed.  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel  
to return to the print menu.  
Print all images  
012 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
DPOF printing  
Print pictures for which a print order was  
created using the Print order option (A 103).  
DPOF printing  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
010 prints  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap  
to  
J
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
View images  
To view the current print order, tap View  
images. To print pictures, tap I.  
View images  
5
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap  
Cancel.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
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 will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size option.  
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Basic Camera Setup  
Setup Menu  
The setup menu contains the following options.  
c
d
e
Welcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.  
Time zone and date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Set the options for items displayed in the monitor during shooting or playback,  
the image review settings, and the monitor brightness.  
f
Print date  
Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.  
w
Electronic VR  
Choose whether or not electronic vibration reduction is enabled when taking still  
pictures.  
U
Motion detection  
Enable or disable motion detection, which reduces the effects of subject  
movement and camera shake in still pictures.  
h
u
i
k
AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator.  
Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Sound settings  
Adjust sound settings.  
Auto off  
Set time before the monitor turns off for saving power.  
l / m Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
n
o
V
Language  
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.  
Video mode  
Adjust settings necessary for connection to television.  
Charge by computer  
Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a  
computer via the USB cable.  
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d
Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with  
shooting using the face detection function.  
p
Reset all  
Restore camera settings to default values.  
Copy  
h
r
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Firmware version  
Display camera firmware version.  
Operating the Setup Menu  
1
2
3
Tap the bottom tab in shooting or playback  
mode.  
See “Operating the Tabs” (A 14) for more information.  
3
Tap the z tab.  
The setup menu is displayed.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
Y
OFF  
Tap the desired option.  
Tap B or C to display the previous or next page.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
Set up  
Welcome  
Time zone  
and date  
screen  
When I is displayed in a screen, tap I to apply the  
setting.  
Monitor  
settings  
Print date  
To exit the setup menu, tap J or press the shutter-  
release button (when shooting).  
Electronic  
VR  
Motion  
detection  
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Setup Menu  
c Welcome Screen  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned  
on.  
None (default setting)  
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome  
screen.  
COOLPIX  
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode.  
Select an image  
Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen.  
When the Select image screen is displayed, select a  
Select image  
picture and tap I.  
In the Select image screen, tap n or rotate the  
zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame  
playback and tap o or rotate the zoom control to  
f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail display.  
As the selected picture is stored by the camera, it  
will be displayed when the camera is turned on  
even if the original picture is deleted.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 43) of P 4224×2376, and copies  
created at a size of 320 × 240 or smaller using small picture (A 123) or the crop  
(A 124) function, cannot be used.  
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Setup Menu  
d Time Zone and Date  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Time zone and date  
Set the camera clock.  
Date and time  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Tap the items on the displayed screen to set the date  
and time.  
Date and time  
DMY  
Select the item: tap the desired item.  
Edit the highlighted item: tap A or B.  
Apply the setting: tap I.  
:
Date format  
Select the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed from Y/M/D (year/  
month/day), M/D/Y (month/day/year), and D/M/Y (day/month/year).  
Time zone  
w Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving is enabled or disabled  
from Time zone options. When Travel destination (x) is selected, local time  
(A 151) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region  
are recorded with pictures. Useful when traveling.  
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Tap Time zone.  
Time zone and date  
The Time zone menu is displayed.  
Date and time  
Date  
format  
Time zone  
2
Tap x Travel destination.  
Time zone  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
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3
Tap o.  
Time zone  
The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
4
Tap E or F to choose the travel destination  
time zone and tap I.  
Travel destination  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable  
daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top  
of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one  
hour. Tap p again to disable the daylight saving time  
function.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.  
B Note on the Clock Battery  
The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery  
is inserted or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about  
ten hours of charging.  
C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2.  
To change the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the  
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.  
D Imprinting Date on Pictures  
Enable the Print date option (A 153) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.  
When the Print date option is enabled, pictures will be recorded with shooting date imprinted on  
them.  
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D Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.  
UTC +/–  
–11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/–  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
–10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
–9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,  
Vancouver  
–8  
–7  
–6  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix  
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,  
Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,  
Lima  
–5  
+6  
Colombo, Dhaka  
–4.5  
–4  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
Caracas  
+7  
+8  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Manaus  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
London, Casablanca  
Auckland, Fiji  
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Setup Menu  
e Monitor Settings  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings  
Set the options below.  
Shooting  
Select whether or not to display a reference frame or grid in the monitor during  
shooting.  
View/hide movie frame  
View/hide framing grid  
3
3
View/hide movie frame: A frame indicating the angle of view (the area  
captured in the recorded movie) is displayed before recording starts.  
View/hide framing grid: A framing grid is displayed as a reference for  
framing a picture. The grid is not displayed when recording movies.  
Off (default setting): Neither of the above is displayed.  
Playback  
Set the photo information displayed in the monitor during playback.  
Show info:  
:
15 05 2011 15 30  
0004. JPG  
4
4
Auto info (default setting): Current settings and operational guides are  
displayed as in Show info above. If no operations are performed for a few  
seconds, information is hidden. Information will be displayed again when the  
next operation is performed.  
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.  
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Setup Menu  
f Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M f 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 106).  
15.05.2011  
f
Date  
Date is imprinted on pictures.  
Date and time  
S
Date and time are imprinted on pictures.  
Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
At settings other than Off the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A 10).  
B Notes on Print Date  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on pictures after they have been taken.  
The date is not imprinted in the following situations:  
- Pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode  
- Movies  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A 43) of O 640×480 may be difficult to read.  
Choose an Image mode setting of N 1024×768 or larger when using the Print date option.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Time zone and date item  
C Print Date and Print Order  
If using a DPOF-compatible printer that supports the printing of shooting date and photo  
information, it is possible to use the Print order option (A 103) to print such information even on  
pictures that were not taken using the Print date option.  
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Setup Menu  
w Electronic VR  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M w Electronic VR  
Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces  
the effects of camera shake during shooting.  
Auto  
When taking still pictures, electronic VR is enabled when R (A 10) 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.  
When recording movies, electronic VR is enabled at all times.  
Off (default setting)  
Electronic VR is disabled.  
B Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction  
The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases.  
The pictures taken using electronic vibration reduction may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
Electronic VR does not function under the following conditions or in the following shooting  
modes:  
- When slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 64, 65) is used  
- When exposure exceeds a certain length of time  
- When ISO sensitivity (A 53) is set to Auto  
- When Blink proof (A 77) is set to On in smart portrait mode  
- In the following scene modes: Sports (A 64), Night portrait (A 64), Dusk/dawn (A 66),  
Night landscape (A 66), Museum (A 68), Fireworks show (A 68), and Backlighting  
The angle of view (the area captured in the recorded movie) is smaller when electronic VR is  
enabled during movie recording.  
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Setup Menu  
U Motion Detection  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M U Motion detection  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera  
shake when shooting still pictures.  
Auto (default setting)  
When the camera detects the 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.  
Subject tracking is selected for the touch shooting setting  
When the flash fires  
When ISO sensitivity (A 53) is set to Fixed range auto, or ISO sensitivity is  
fixed at a particular value in A (auto) mode  
When Multi-shot 16 (A 54) is selected  
When Sports (A 64), Night portrait (A 64), Dusk/dawn (A 66), Night  
landscape (A 66), Museum (A 68), Fireworks show (A 68), or  
Backlighting (A 69) scene mode is enabled  
Off  
Motion detection is not enabled.  
The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor  
with shooting (A 10, 27). The motion detection icon turns green when the  
camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed. When Off is selected,  
no icon is displayed.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and  
camera shake in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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Setup Menu  
h AF Assist  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when  
the subject is dimly lit.  
Auto (default setting)  
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is  
dimly lit. 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.  
Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, AF-assist illuminator may not light  
up.  
Off  
AF-assist illuminator does not light up. The camera may be unable to focus under  
dim lighting.  
u Digital Zoom  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M u Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
On (default setting)  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the  
zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom (A 29).  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated (except during movie recording).  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
- When Subject tracking is selected for touch shooting  
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode is selected  
- When smart portrait mode is selected  
- When Multi-shot 16 (A 54) is selected  
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Setup Menu  
i Sound Settings  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M i 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.  
No sound is played with shutter release when some features such as continuous  
shooting or BSS (best shot selector) are enabled, or when shooting in Pet portrait  
scene mode or recording movies, even if On is selected.  
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Setup Menu  
k Auto Off  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M k Auto off  
When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having  
been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby  
mode (A 21) to save power.  
In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby  
mode. 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min can be selected.  
C When the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function  
Power-on lamp blinks in standby mode.  
Camera turns off after three minutes passes in standby mode.  
To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is blinking, press any of the following buttons:  
- The power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (e movie-record) button  
C Auto Off Settings  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following  
situations:  
When a setting screen, mode selection menu, or setup menu is displayed: three minutes  
During slide show playback: up to 30 minutes  
When the AC adapter EH-62G is connected: 30 minutes  
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Setup Menu  
l/m Format Memory/Format Card  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M  
l Format memory/m 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.  
l Formatting the Internal Memory  
Format memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
card from the camera.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
The Format memory option is displayed in the setup  
menu.  
Yes  
No  
m Formatting a Memory Card  
Format card  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (A 91) to the  
default setting (displayed as number).  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time  
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4100.  
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Setup Menu  
n Language  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language  
Choose one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Portuguese  
Russian  
Danish  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Greek  
Romanian  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Turkish  
French  
Ukrainian  
Arabic  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Polish  
Thai  
o Video Mode  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M o Video mode  
Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and  
PAL.  
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V Charge by Computer  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M V Charge by computer  
Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 139).  
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.  
B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the  
PictBridge standard.  
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print pictures with direct  
connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the  
monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and  
disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.  
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Setup Menu  
d Blink Warning  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked  
when shooting with face detection (A 41) in the following modes.  
A (auto) mode (A 26).  
Scene auto selector (A 61), Portrait (A 63), or Night portrait (A 64) is  
selected for the scene mode.  
On  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in a  
picture taken using the face detection function, the blink warning screen is  
displayed in the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was  
released is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur, check the picture and  
determine whether or not another picture should be taken.  
Off (default setting)  
Blink warning is not enabled.  
B Note on Blink Warning  
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16.  
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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.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed within a few seconds,  
the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.  
To  
Use  
Description  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Enlarge the detected  
face that blinked  
If the camera detects that more than one human  
subject blinked, tap M or N to switch display to  
another face.  
g (i)  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
f (h)  
E
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).  
Delete the picture  
Tap E.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Tap the monitor or I. The shutter-release button  
can also be pressed to return to shooting mode.  
I
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p Reset All  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M p Reset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default  
values.  
Basic Shooting Functions  
Option  
Flash mode (A 34)  
Default value  
Auto  
Off  
Off  
0
Self-timer (A 36)  
Macro mode (A 38)  
Exposure compensation (A 39)  
Auto Mode Shooting Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Image mode (A 43)  
R 4320×3240  
Touch shutter  
Auto  
Touch shooting (A 45, 50, 48)  
ISO sensitivity (A 53)  
Continuous (A 54)  
Single  
White balance (A 55)  
Auto  
Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene effect adjustment slider (A 60)  
Continuous in pet portrait mode (A 70)  
Center  
Continuous  
Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait  
mode (A 70)  
On  
Smart Portrait Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Skin softening (A 77)  
Blink proof (A 77)  
Smile timer (A 77)  
Normal  
Off  
On  
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Movie  
Option  
Default value  
When inserting a memory card:  
N HD 720p (1280×720)  
When using the internal memory:  
Movie options (A 128)  
y VGA (640×480)  
Movie AF mode (A 129)  
Single AF  
Off  
Wind noise reduction (A 130)  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Welcome screen (A 148)  
Shooting (A 152)  
None  
Off  
Playback (A 152)  
Auto info  
On  
Image review (A 152)  
Brightness (A 152)  
3
Print date (A 153)  
Off  
Electronic VR (A 154)  
Motion detection (A 155)  
AF assist (A 156)  
Off  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (A 156)  
Button sound (A 157)  
Shutter sound (A 157)  
Auto off (A 158)  
On  
On  
1 min  
Auto  
Off  
Charge by computer (A 161)  
Blink warning (A 162)  
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Others  
Option  
Default value  
Paper size (A 142, 143)  
Default  
3 s  
Frame interval for slide show (A 100)  
Slide show effects (A 100)  
Classic  
Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (A 174) from memory.  
Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file  
numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the  
memory card (A 33) before selecting Reset.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
Shooting settings: Preset manual data (A 56) acquired for White balance  
Setup menu: Time zone and date (A 149), Language (A 160), and Video  
mode (A 160)  
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory  
Card)  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M h Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
3
Tap the desired option from the copy screen.  
Copy  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory  
card.  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
memory.  
Tap the desired copy option.  
Camera to card  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected. Proceed to  
step 3.  
Selected  
images  
All images  
All images: Copy all pictures. When a confirmation  
dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Pictures are copied. To return  
to the setup menu without copying, tap No.  
Tap the pictures to be copied.  
Copy  
When a picture is selected, a check mark is displayed. To  
cancel the selection, tap the picture again. A check mark  
is removed.  
Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback and tap o or rotate the zoom control  
to f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail display.  
4
Tap I.  
Copy  
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Pictures  
are copied. To return to the setup menu without copying,  
tap No.  
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B Notes on Copying Pictures  
JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be  
copied.  
If voice memos (A 108) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied  
with the pictures.  
Operation is not guaranteed with pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been  
modified on a computer.  
When copying pictures selected for Print order (A 103), the print marking is not copied.  
However, rating (A 99) and Protect (A 101) settings are copied with pictures.  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be  
displayed in auto sort mode (A 93).  
When pictures added to albums (A 86) are copied, the copies are not automatically added to the  
same albums as the original pictures.  
C “Memory contains no images.” Message  
If there are no pictures stored on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is  
applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Perform the followings to  
copy pictures in the internal memory to a memory card.  
1. Tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap z.  
2. Tap Copy in the displayed setup menu.  
D More Information  
r Firmware Version  
Tap the bottom tab (A 147) M Tap z (Setup menu) M r Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX S4100 Ver.x . x  
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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. These  
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
B Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a  
white blur effect in photographs.  
B Keep away from strong magnetic fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory  
card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
B Avoid sudden changes in temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source  
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
C 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.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Failure to  
observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.  
When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S4100 using the Charging AC adapter  
EH-69P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or  
above 45°C (113°F).  
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.  
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent  
it from charging normally.  
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged  
before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and  
exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery  
terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.  
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing  
it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C  
to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold locations.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.  
When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use. This  
may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera  
on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it  
to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, return the battery to the  
battery case and store in a cool place.  
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-EL19 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.  
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
Cleaning  
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 the lens and working  
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened  
with commercial lens cleaner.  
Lens  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,  
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Monitor  
Body  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry  
cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty  
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened  
with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the  
camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before  
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an  
extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or  
in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
C Notes on the Monitor  
The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic  
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the  
product will not be affected.  
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This  
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is  
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form  
of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with  
the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 selected for  
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such  
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.  
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.  
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
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Technical Notes and Index  
Optional Accessories  
1
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19  
1, 2  
Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
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. If part of the cord  
runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when  
the cover is closed.  
1
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
1
Audio/video cable  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14  
1 Supplied with the camera at the time of purchase (page 3 of the Quick Start Guide).  
2 When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.  
For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
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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.  
2
3
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
SDXC memory card  
64 GB  
1
SanDisk  
2 GB  
1
TOSHIBA  
2 GB  
64 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB,  
32 GB  
1
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
48 GB, 64 GB  
1
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
1 If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the  
device supports an SD memory card of 2 GB or more.  
2 SDHC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar  
device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDHC standard.  
3 SDXC compliant. If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar  
device, be sure that the device is compliant with the SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.  
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Original still pictures (voice  
Extension (signifies the file type)  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
.AVI  
memo attachment included)  
and movies  
DSCN  
Voice memos  
.WAV  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Copies created using editing  
function other than small  
picture and crop (voice memo  
attachment included)  
FSCN  
Copies created in Draw scene  
mode  
MSCN  
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-  
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken  
using Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A 72) and “NIKON” for  
all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder  
reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned  
automatically starting with “0001.”  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture  
to which the voice memo is attached.  
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 (A 167).  
A single folder can hold up to 200 files; if the current folder already contains 200  
files, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be  
created the next time a file is stored. If the current folder is numbered 999 and  
contains 200 files, or a file is numbered 9999, no further files can be stored until  
the internal memory or memory card is formatted (A 159), or a new memory  
card is inserted.  
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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  
O (blinks)  
Description  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
A
Set date and time.  
N
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or change battery. 16, 18  
Battery exhausted.  
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 blink  
rapidly. After the lamps  
blink for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off  
P
Battery temperature is  
high.  
Battery temperature  
high  
automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off  
the camera.  
Refocus.  
Focus on another  
subject positioned at the  
same distance from the  
camera as the intended  
subject.  
Q (blinks red)  
Camera cannot focus.  
P
Wait until message clears  
from display automatically  
when recording is  
Camera cannot perform  
other operations until  
recording is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
complete.  
u
Write-protect switch is in  
“lock” position.  
Slide write-protect switch  
to “write” position.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
P
Use approved card.  
Check that connectors  
are clean.  
Confirm that memory  
card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Error accessing memory  
card.  
P
This card cannot be  
read.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Description  
Solution  
A
Formatting deletes all data  
stored on the memory  
card. Be sure to tap No and  
P
Card is not formatted. Memory card has not been  
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
make copies of any  
formatted for use in  
COOLPIX S4100.  
pictures which need to be  
kept before formatting the  
memory card. Tap Yes to  
format the memory card.  
Choose smaller image  
size.  
Delete pictures.  
u
Memory card is full.  
Insert new memory card. 24  
Out of memory.  
Remove memory card  
and use internal  
memory.  
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Insert new memory card, or  
format internal memory or 174  
memory card.  
Camera has run out of file  
numbers.  
The following pictures  
cannot be registered as  
welcome screen.  
P
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Pictures taken at an  
Image mode setting of  
P 4224×2376  
Picture cannot be used for  
welcome screen.  
Pictures reduced to  
320 × 240 size or smaller  
with cropping or small  
picture editing  
Insufficient space to save a Delete pictures from  
copy.  
destination.  
N
Remove some pictures  
from album.  
Add to other albums.  
Album is full. No  
further pictures can be been added to album.  
added.  
200 pictures have already  
176  
Error Messages  
Display  
Description  
Solution  
A
Voice memos cannot be  
attached to movies.  
Select a picture taken  
with this camera.  
P
A voice memo cannot be  
attached to this file  
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
u
One or more portrait  
A blink was detected  
in the picture just  
taken.  
subjects may have blinked Check the picture in  
when the picture was  
taken.  
playback mode.  
Select pictures that  
support editing function.  
Movies cannot be  
edited.  
u
Cannot edit selected  
picture.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
u
Time out error while  
Choose memory card with 127,  
Cannot record movie. recording movie.  
faster write speed.  
Remove the memory  
card from the camera to  
play back pictures stored  
in the camera’s internal  
memory.  
No pictures in the internal  
memory or memory card.  
To copy picture from  
internal memory to  
memory card, display  
the setup menu and  
select Copy.  
N
Memory contains no  
images.  
Add the picture to  
album.  
Choose the album to  
which picture was  
added.  
The picture has not been  
added to album.  
No pictures are contained Select the category  
in the category selected in containing the sorted  
auto sort mode.  
pictures.  
N
File cannot be viewed on  
this camera. View file using  
a computer or the device  
used to create or edit this  
file.  
File contains no image  
data.  
File not created with this  
camera.  
P
This file cannot be  
played back.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Description  
Solution  
A
u
No pictures are available  
All images are hidden. for a slide show.  
N
This image cannot be Picture is protected.  
deleted.  
Disable protection.  
N
Destination in same time  
Travel destination is in  
zone as home.  
the current time zone.  
u
Rating maximum  
reached. No further  
pictures can be rated.  
999 pictures have already  
been rated.  
Cancel the rating setting of  
them.  
Apply the rating to  
pictures.  
Select a rating that has  
been applied to pictures.  
u
There are no pictures with  
the selected rating.  
No images with this  
rating found.  
u
Movies cannot be rated.  
Select still pictures for  
rating.  
Ratings cannot be applied  
to a movie.  
Movies can not be  
rated.  
Turn camera off and then  
on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service  
Lens error  
Q
Lens error.  
representative.  
Error occurred during  
communication with  
printer.  
P
Turn camera off and  
reconnect cable.  
Communications error  
Turn camera off, remove  
and reinsert battery, and  
turn camera on. If error  
System error  
Q
Error has occurred in  
camera’s internal circuitry. persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
PR  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Check printer. After solving  
the problem, tap Resume  
to resume printing.*  
Printer error.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Description  
Solution  
A
PR  
Printer error: check  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Specified size of paper is  
not loaded in printer.  
PR  
Printer error: paper  
jam  
Eject the jammed paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Paper has jammed in  
printer.  
PR  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
No paper is loaded in  
printer.  
PR  
Check ink, tap Resume to  
resume printing.*  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink  
Replace ink cartridge, tap  
Resume to resume  
printing.*  
PR  
Running out of ink or ink  
Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty.  
PR  
An error caused by the  
Printer error: file  
image file has occurred.  
corrupt  
Tap Cancel to cancel  
printing.  
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
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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  
Cause/Solution  
A
Confirm all connections.  
Off is selected for Charge by computer in  
the setup menu.  
When charging by connecting the camera to 139  
a computer, battery charging stops when the  
camera is turned off.  
Battery inserted in the camera  
cannot be charged.  
When charging by connecting the camera to 139  
a computer, battery charging stops when the  
computer is suspended (sleeping), and the  
camera may turn off.  
Depending upon computer specifications,  
settings, and status, charging the battery  
inserted in the camera may not be possible  
via computer connection.  
Battery is exhausted.  
The camera cannot be turned on while  
connected to an electrical outlet via the  
Charging AC Adapter.  
Camera cannot be turned on.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save  
power.  
The camera and battery may not work  
properly at low temperatures.  
The camera turns off if the Charging AC  
Adapter is connected while the camera is on.  
The camera turns off if the USB cable  
connecting it to a computer or printer is  
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.  
Camera turns off without  
warning.  
Camera is off.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the  
power switch, the shutter-release button, A  
button, c button, or b (e movie-record)  
button.  
Monitor is blank.  
When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB 135  
cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video 132  
cable.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not  
set” indicator blinks during 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”  
Date and time of recording are  
not correct.  
respectively. Set the correct time and date  
from the Time zone and date option in the  
setup menu.  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor.  
Playback is set to Auto info for Monitor  
settings in the setup menu.  
Time zone and date setting is not applied in  
the setup menu.  
Print date not available.  
Date not appearing on pictures  
even when Print date is  
enabled.  
The current shooting mode is one that does  
not support Print date.  
Date cannot be imprinted on movies.  
Time zone and date setting  
screen appears when the  
camera is turned on.  
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were  
restored to their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and  
allow battery to cool down before resuming use.  
After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off the camera.  
Monitor turns off, and the  
power-on lamp blinks rapidly.  
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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. Note that disconnecting  
the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not  
recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem  
occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When camera is in playback mode, or setting 32  
items or setup menu are displayed, press the  
shutter-release button.  
No picture taken when shutter-  
release button is pressed.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.  
The subject is too close to the camera. Try  
shooting with macro mode or in Scene auto  
selector or Close-up scene mode.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Pictures are blurred.  
The intended subject is one with which  
autofocus does not perform well.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
Use flash.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.  
Enable electronic vibration reduction or  
motion detection.  
Use BSS (best shot selector).  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Smear occurs when extremely bright light  
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with  
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when  
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such  
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric  
lights is recommended.  
Streaks of light or partial  
discoloration are visible in the  
monitor.  
Bright specks appear in  
pictures taken with flash.  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash  
mode setting to c (off).  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The flash mode is set to c (off).  
Scene mode with which the flash does not  
function is selected.  
On is selected for Blink proof in smart  
portrait mode.  
Another function that restricts flash is  
enabled.  
Flash does not fire.  
Optical zoom cannot be used while recording  
movies.  
Optical zoom cannot be used.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
Image mode not available.  
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 156  
Digital zoom is not available in the following  
situations.  
-
Subject tracking is selected for the touch 48  
shooting setting.  
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait,  
Night portrait, or Pet portrait scene  
mode is selected.  
-
-
When shooting in smart portrait mode  
When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16. 54  
Another function that restricts the Image mode  
option is enabled.  
Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 157  
sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with  
some shooting modes and settings, even  
when On is selected.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
The speaker is being blocked. Do not cover  
the speaker.  
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the  
setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light  
up depending on the position of the focus area  
or the current scene mode, even when Auto is  
selected.  
AF-assist illuminator does not  
light up.  
Pictures appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance does not match light source.  
Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high  
Randomly spaced bright pixels as the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by:  
(“noise”) appear in image.  
Using flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When recording movies in dim lighting, the  
Randomly spaced bright pixels image may become somewhat “grainy” in  
(“noise”) appear in movies.  
appearance. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity  
increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction.  
The flash mode is set to c (off)  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Increase ISO sensitivity.  
Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene 34, 69  
mode or set the flash mode setting to X (fill  
flash).  
Pictures are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Pictures are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
When taking pictures with b (auto with red-  
eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and  
red-eye reduction in Night portrait scene  
Unexpected results when flash mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may be applied to  
set to b (auto with red-eye  
reduction).  
areas not affected by red-eye. Use any scene  
mode other than Night portrait, and change  
the flash mode to any setting other than b  
(auto with red-eye reduction) and try shooting  
again.  
Under some shooting conditions, facial skin  
tones may not be softened.  
Select e (skin softening) for Glamour  
retouch in the retouch menu for pictures  
containing four or more faces.  
Skin tones are not softened.  
Saving images takes time.  
It may take more time to save images in the  
following situations.  
When the noise reduction function is in  
operation  
When flash mode is set to b (auto with red- 35  
eye reduction)  
When the skin softening function is applied  
while shooting  
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Troubleshooting  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by  
computer or other make of camera.  
The COOLPIX S4100 is not able to playback  
movies recorded with another make or model  
of digital camera.  
File cannot be played back.  
Cannot zoom in on picture.  
Pictures taken with cameras other than  
COOLPIX S4100 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.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. 131  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images 109  
taken with other cameras. Voice memos  
attached to images using another camera  
cannot be played back on this camera.  
Cannot record or play back  
voice memos.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
These options cannot be used with pictures  
taken at an Image mode setting of  
P 4224×2376.  
Cannot edit pictures.  
Select pictures that support editing functions. 110  
Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with  
other cameras.  
Choose correct Video mode.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card. Remove the memory card  
to play back pictures from the internal  
memory.  
Pictures not displayed on  
television.  
TV display is turned off and pictures are  
displayed in the camera monitor.  
Album icon restored to default  
settings, or pictures added to  
Data on the memory card may not be played  
album not displayed in favorite back correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
pictures mode.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The desired picture was sorted to a category 93  
other than the category currently displayed.  
Pictures recorded by a camera other than the 167  
COOLPIX S4100 and pictures copied using the  
Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort  
mode.  
The recorded pictures are not  
displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures recorded in the internal memory or  
on the memory card may not be played back  
correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 pictures and movies in total can be 94  
added to each category. If the desired  
category already contains 999 pictures or  
movies in total, new pictures or movies  
cannot be added.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm system requirements.  
Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2  
automatically. For more information on  
Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information  
contained in ViewNX 2.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not start  
when camera is connected.  
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the  
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed  
and it may be impossible to print pictures when  
Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 161  
option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by  
computer option to Off and reconnect the  
camera to the printer.  
The PictBridge startup screen is  
not displayed when the  
camera is connected to a  
printer.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print pictures  
from the internal memory.  
Pictures to be printed are not  
displayed.  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera  
in the following situations, even when printing  
from a PictBridge-compatible printer:  
Cannot select paper size with  
camera.  
The printer does not support the paper size  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper  
size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S4100 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
14.0 million  
1
/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 14.48 million  
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  
Construction  
Digital zoom  
f/3.2–6.5  
6 elements in 5 groups  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Electronic VR  
Contrast-detect AF  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
Approx. 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to (W); approx. 80 cm (2 ft. 8 in.) to  
(T)  
Macro mode: Approx. 10 cm (4 in.) (wide-angle position) to  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual  
(focus area can be selected using the touch panel), subject  
tracking  
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD (touch panel) and  
5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to  
actual picture)  
Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 20 MB)  
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant  
Still pictures: JPEG  
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV  
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)  
Image size (pixels)  
14M (High image quality) [4320 × 3240P]  
14M [4320 × 3240]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
5M [2592 × 1944]  
3M [2048 × 1536]  
PC [1024 × 768]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
16:9 [4224 × 2376]  
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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  
1
(–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Shutter  
Speed  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
/2000–1 s  
4 s (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2.6 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])  
Aperture  
Range  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Range (approx.)  
Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration  
[W]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft.)  
[T]: 0.5 to 2.2 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 7 ft. 3 in.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto  
)
Flash control  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Interface  
Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
I/O terminal  
Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)  
Supported languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,  
Norwegian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish,  
Ukrainian  
Power sources  
Charging time  
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied)  
AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)  
Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes (when using Charging AC  
Adapter EH-69P and when no charge remains)  
Battery life  
(EN-EL19)  
Still pictures*: Approx. 190 shots  
Movies: Approx. 1 h 30 min (HD 720p (1280×720))  
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 95.0 × 56.8 × 19.9 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
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Specifications  
Approx. 131 g (4.7 oz.) (with battery and SD memory card)  
Weight  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
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. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (73 ( 4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash  
fired with every other shot, image mode set to R 4320×3240. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 14 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case)  
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P  
Rated input  
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068–0.042 A  
Rated capacity  
6.8–10.1 VA  
Rated output  
DC 5.0 V, 550 mA  
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug  
adapter)  
For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.)  
Weight  
Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter)  
For Argentina: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz.)  
B Specifications  
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product  
and its specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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 card.  
Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif)  
version 2.3 for digital still cameras, a standard that allows information stored  
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are  
output from Exif-compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
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Symbols  
C
A
D
B
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Index  
Q
T
R
U
S
V
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