Nikon 6MN13211-01, CT2L01(11) About This Manual

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A9).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).

Introduction

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Contents

Page Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX S31 APoint and Shoot Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Read This First About This Manual Other Information A/E/F Information and Precautions Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction •Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced •Cautions on certain copies and reproductions •Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices For Your Safety WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Keep out of reach of children Use appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flash Avoid contact with liquid crystal Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement Interface Cables Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION Notes About Shockproof Performance Notes About Waterproof and Dustproof Performances Before Using the Camera Underwater Notes About Using the Camera Underwater Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Keep the Wipe off water droplets with a soft cloth and dry the camera in the After making sure that there are no water droplets on the camera, open the Notes About Operating Temperature and Humidity and Condensation Table of Contents Page Page Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Flexible Buttons The Camera Body Page Attaching the Camera Strap The Monitor Shooting Mode Playback Mode Using the Flexible Buttons Selecting Items C Notes About Setting Menu Items Playback Preparation Shooting Playback Preparation 1 Charge the Battery Understanding the CHARGE Lamp B Notes About the Battery Charger B Notes About the Battery C AC Power Source Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution B Opening and Closing the Battery-chamber/MemoryCard Slot Cover Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Preparation 4 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Page Page Language Menu background C The Clock Battery C Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 3 Focus and Shoot The Shutter-releaseButton Step 4 Play Back Images C Viewing Images C More Information Step 5 Delete Images Selecting which images you want to delete B Notes About Deletion Page Shooting Features Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) APoint and Shoot Features Available in Shooting Mode (Shooting Menu) B Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously APoint and Shoot Using the Flash wAuto flash yFlash off xAlways fire flash C The Flash Lamp C Effective Range of the Flash Using the Self-timer bOff Using the Smile Timer B Notes About the Smile Timer C Auto Off When Using Smile Timer C When the Self-timerLamp Flashes C Releasing the Shutter Manually Using Skin Softening Choose a Style (Shooting Suited to Scenes and Effects) Characteristics of Each Style -Shoot every 30 seconds: Approx. 400 images Shoot once a minute -Shoot every 5 minutes: Approx. 40 images wAuto flash DLarge (10 megapixels) Page Page Decorate Change Colors C Notes About Change Colors bAdjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) cAdjusting Vividness (Saturation) PHighlight Colors Change Sounds Page Choose a Size Choose a Photo Size C Number of Images That Can Be Saved Choose a Movie Frame Size C Maximum Movie Recording Time Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Page Focusing Using Face Detection Focus Lock B Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Page Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Page Using ViewNX Your Imaging Toolbox Installing ViewNX ViewNX Welcome Region Selection Next •Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window Yes Transferring Images to the Computer •When using Windows Import File • Click Start Transfer (2) Viewing Images Page Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies B Notes About Saving Movies B Notes About Movie Recording B Camera Temperature B Notes About Autofocus C Functions Available with Movie Recording Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Adjusting Volume B Notes About Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Camera Settings Menu EReference Section Have Fun with Pictures View Settings Connections EExchange Messages Leave a Message Page Leave a Reply Play Recordings Erase Recordings Yes) B Notes About Exchange Messages VPicture Play Picture Play Features B Notes About Picture Play C Restrictions on Editing Decorate, Make photo albums, Small picture Make photo albums, Small picture, or Rotate pictures QSoften Pictures fAdd Starbursts WAdd a Fisheye Effect MAdd a Diorama Effect ZToy Camera dChange Colors PHighlight Colors ADecorate DMake Photo Albums Making Photo Albums B Notes About Make Photo Albums FFavorites Adding Images to Favorites Removing Images from Favorites mSlide Show Choose Pictures AStart Pick a Series oChoose pictures nPick a speed) Fast Page Choose a Theme GView Movie ZMore Playback Options GView by Date B Notes About View by Date View by date FView Favorites zPrint Order/Retouch yRetouch Page Page dRotate Pictures dRotate pictures B Notes About Rotate Pictures sSmall Picture sSmall picture aPrint Order Page B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information C Canceling Existing Print Order PDelete print order C Print Date lCamera Settings Welcome Screen Date and Time Brightness Print Date Electronic VR AF Assist Format Memory/Format Card Language Menu Background Video Mode Reset All Camera Settings Menu Others Reset all Welcome screen (E38), Date and time (E39), Language (E45), and Video mode (E46) Firmware Version Connecting the Camera to a TV B Notes About Connecting the Cable B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Video mode Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer PictBridge Print selection Printing Individual Images cPaper size aStart print) Printing Multiple Images cPaper size oPrint selection kPrint all images gDPOF printing Page C Paper Size 3.5×5 in 5×7 in 100×150 mm 4×6 in File and Folder Names Page Optional Accessories Error Messages • Change the setting for Choose a size > Photo size Copy RResume Resume SCancel Page Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product Caring for the Product The Camera B Shock and Vibration B Maximum Depth B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source B Notes on the Monitor B Notes About Smear The Battery The Battery Charger Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Page Print captured using Take a series of pictures date Shooting Issues ups Take soft pictures, or Create a diorama effect set to Take a series of pictures Auto Photograph Playback Issues View favorites Page Specifications • 4 s (Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks) NTSC PAL Page Page Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL12 Battery Charger MH-65 B Specifications Approved Memory Cards Supported Standards Index